Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

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

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

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From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

take in liquids

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

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From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

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

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

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

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

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

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

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

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

set up or found

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

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

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

United States race driver who was the first to drive faster than a mile a minute (1878-1946)

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

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

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

propel through the air

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

up to a particular time

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

slightly intoxicated

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

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

From this reading "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old Bellowen, his squire; it was very grievous to see a man throw himself away as he did.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Really," said Lady Oldfield, "I was surprised to hear Mr Bellowen talk about him in the way he did.

at the time that

From this reading Sometimes the butler had to put him into a cart, when it was dark, and had him tumbled out like so much rubbish at his own door."

during the time that

From this reading He endeavoured in every possible way to get him to drink, while at the very same time he despised and abused him for drinking, and would launch out at the clergy and their self- indulgent habits."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The squire would ply him with drink, and press the bottle upon him, till poor Mildman was so tipsy that he had to be taken by the servants to the vicarage.