Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

speak to

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

anew

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

(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 And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

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

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

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

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

at or toward the back of something

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

confined by bonds

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

the driver of a chariot

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

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

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

an impudent statement

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

cause to arise

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

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

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading --_Thinks I to Myself_.

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

look furtively

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

possessing material wealth

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

express in words

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

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

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

free from ambiguity

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

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From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading --_Thinks I to Myself_.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

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

From this reading “But he grew rich, and with his riches grew so Keen the desire to see his home again, He thought himself in duty bound to do so.

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

From this reading “In a tandem I see nothing to induce the leader to keep his course straightforward, but an address on the part of the charioteer as nearly as can be supernatural....

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading And, for my own part, I think leaders of tandems are particularly apt to turn short round.

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

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

during the time that

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading And the impudence with which they do it, in some instances, is past all description, staring all the while full in the faces of those in the carriage, as much as to say, 'I must have a peep at the fools behind that are pretending to manage me'.”