Chapter XIV

matters of personal concern

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

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

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

in addition

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

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

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

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

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

for the reason that

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

determine the number or amount of

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

a boy or man

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

set up or found

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

highest in quality

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

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

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

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

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

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

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

the owner or manager of an inn

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

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

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

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

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

not any; not one

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

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From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

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

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

the act of rejecting something

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

wearing footgear

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

deeply or completely

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

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

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

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

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

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

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

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

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

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

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

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

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading We were in time to hear her rate the landlord soundly because her couch had been hard; also to hear her put innumerable questions to that honest fellow as to whether her horse was shoed? what kind of smith it was that shoed it? was the shoe likely to give comfort to the horse? and was it calculated to cause no injury?

which person or people

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading OF THE JOURNEYING BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MY REJECTION HOWEVER, the Count of Nullepart was wrong in this particular.

an affirmative

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Not that the horse is mine, fellow, you understand that?” said the little lady, who looked as fresh as peach bloom, and who appeared to keep her small head full of practical affairs.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Oh yes, your ladyship, I quite understand that,” said the innkeeper, with an air of the profoundest intelligence.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading For on returning to the Three Feathers, we found her supping porridge with the greatest zest, with two servants to wait upon her.