Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

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

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

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

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

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

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

have

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

for the reason that

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

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

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

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

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

take in liquids

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

take in solid food

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

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

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

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

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

destroyed or killed

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

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

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

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

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

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

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

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

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

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

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

toward home

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

female equine animal

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading THE MISSIONARY.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

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

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

according to the clock

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

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

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

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

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

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

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

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

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

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

From this reading THE MISSIONARY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

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

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He did not talk much to her, but contented himself with making her eat and drink a great deal more than was pleasant for her, because, as he phrased it, 'People shouldn't think she was starved at Glanyravon.'

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

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

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

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

precisely as stated

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.

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

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

at the time that

From this reading It was about half-past ten o'clock when Mr Prothero and Gladys started on their homeward journey.

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

From this reading When they had gone about half way, they stopped for an hour to bait the mare, which brought them to nearly two o'clock, and reduced Mr Prothero to a state of great ill humour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Poor Gladys had to bear many reproachful speeches, which reached her between a very animated conversation which he kept up with the mare and Lion alternately.