Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

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 "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

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From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

(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 as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

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

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

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

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

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

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

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

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

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

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

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

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

the state or fact of existing

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

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

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

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

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

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

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

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

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

not any; not one

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

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

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

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

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

(Greek mythology) a simple countryman who offered hospitality to Zeus and Hermes when they came to earth without revealing their identities in order to test people's piety

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

cause to move by pulling

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

liable to sudden unpredictable change

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

shaking convulsively or violently

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

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

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

in or at that place or location

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

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

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

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

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

propel through the air

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

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

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

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

From this reading There needed but little change, for they were already a scaly set of rascals, and the coldest-blooded beings in existence.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "And as for those foolish people," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile, "they are all transformed to fishes.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

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

From this reading "Ah," cried Baucis, shuddering, "I would not, for the world, put one of them on the gridiron!"

humorously sarcastic or mocking

From this reading "No," added Philemon, making a wry face, "we could never relish them!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So, kind Mother Baucis, whenever you or your husband have an appetite for a dish of broiled trout, he can throw in a line, and pull out half a dozen of your old neighbors!"