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 POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

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

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips

From this reading He must remember to tell Eglantine to tell her to give Pollyooly that sum.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She entered leading the Lump.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He must remember to tell Eglantine to tell her to give Pollyooly that sum.

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

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

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

From this reading He must remember to tell Eglantine to tell her to give Pollyooly that sum.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

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

From this reading He must remember to tell Eglantine to tell her to give Pollyooly that sum.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading She entered leading the Lump.

fasten with a lock

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

a compact mass

From this reading She entered leading the Lump.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must remember to tell Eglantine to tell her to give Pollyooly that sum.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

on the contrary

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

To recall to mind.

From this reading He must remember to tell Eglantine to tell her to give Pollyooly that sum.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

something that remunerates

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

Identical; not different.

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

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

From this reading She entered leading the Lump.

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

a quantity of money

From this reading He must remember to tell Eglantine to tell her to give Pollyooly that sum.

express in words

From this reading He must remember to tell Eglantine to tell her to give Pollyooly that sum.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading His red hair was a rather brighter red than the hair of Pollyooly; but his eyes were of the same deep blue and his clear skin of the same paleness.

at the time that

From this reading Pollyooly was rather earlier than he had expected: at five and twenty minutes to five he heard her latchkey in the lock of his outer door, and when it opened he called to her to come to him.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.

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

From this reading POLLYOOLY IS CALLED IN On his way back to the King's Bench Walk the Honourable John Ruffin pondered this matter of salary and came to the conclusion that five pounds would not be too high a fee for the duchess to pay for skilled work of this kind.