Chapter IX

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

From this reading A Practical Joke.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What shall I do?

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "It's getting hot, Nelson," said he.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading "It's getting hot, Nelson," said he.

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

From this reading "What shall I do?

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From this reading I'm in for my share of the rations this time, sure."

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading "It's getting hot, Nelson," said he.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading A Practical Joke.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

(nautical) an associate with whom you share meals in the same mess (as on a ship)

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I'm in for my share of the rations this time, sure."

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading "It's getting hot, Nelson," said he.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I'm in for my share of the rations this time, sure."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading A Practical Joke.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading I'm in for my share of the rations this time, sure."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

become much greater in intensity or size or amount

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's getting hot, Nelson," said he.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "What shall I do?

have in common

From this reading I'm in for my share of the rations this time, sure."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I'm in for my share of the rations this time, sure."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading I'm in for my share of the rations this time, sure."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I'm in for my share of the rations this time, sure."

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

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

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What shall I do?

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Keys, who began to be really afraid that the plan he had adopted for assisting his green messmate to "learn by experience" was about to rebound with redoubled force on his own head, was found by the orderly in earnest conversation with Frank, to whom he always went for advice.