Chapter XVII

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

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

containing or expressing accusation

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

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

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

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From this reading Through such tramps his henhouse and his apple-lofts had often previously been invaded.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

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

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

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

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

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

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

a female grandchild

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

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

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

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

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

a farm building for housing poultry

From this reading Through such tramps his henhouse and his apple-lofts had often previously been invaded.

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

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

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

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

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

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

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

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading Through such tramps his henhouse and his apple-lofts had often previously been invaded.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

something that is lost

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

not any; not one

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Through such tramps his henhouse and his apple-lofts had often previously been invaded.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

on one occasion

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Through such tramps his henhouse and his apple-lofts had often previously been invaded.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

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

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

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

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

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

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

a depository for goods

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Through such tramps his henhouse and his apple-lofts had often previously been invaded.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

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

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through such tramps his henhouse and his apple-lofts had often previously been invaded.

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

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading Through such tramps his henhouse and his apple-lofts had often previously been invaded.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.

anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

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

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

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

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He thought that the window of his storehouse had been forced from the exterior; he made no doubt that his spoiler was some vagabond from one of the river barges.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading At the close of that day Claudis Flamma discovered that he had been robbed--robbed more than once: he swore and raved and tore his hair for loss of a little bread and meat and oil and a flagon of red wine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not suspect his granddaughter; accusing her perpetually of sins of which she was innocent, he did not once associate her in thought with the one offense which she had committed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She heard his lamentations and imprecations in unbroken silence; he did not question her; and without a lie she was able to keep her secret.