Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

(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 Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

plural of “aphorism” — a short pithy instructive saying

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

set up or found

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

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

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

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

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

a stone that forms a hearth

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

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

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

formed or united into a whole

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

a message received and understood

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

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

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

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

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

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From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

recurring again and again

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He added the information that his old pupil was beyond question a philosopher, and Peter agreed, then asked Master for his dictionary.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

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

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

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

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

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

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

up to a particular time

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.

the act of using

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

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

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

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

From this reading This was numbered one-hundred-and-seventy, and it was the latest gem from his book of aphorisms; artful meaning in that connection clever, the author having a tendency to use irregular forms of speech.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ABOUT SWALING-FIRES Peter sat by his hearthstone and repeated with the monotony of a tolling bell-- "There be a lot o' volks in the world, and some be vulish, and some be artful, but me, Peter, be artful."

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Master finally inscribed it, number and all, in his presentation copy of Shakespeare, thinking the sentiment well worthy of being incorporated with the work of the poet, and declared that Peter's literary fame was assured.

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

From this reading Peter read the thought aloud until most people would have found him tedious; he recited it to every one; he had carried it to Master, and made the old man commit it to memory.