Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

later than; following

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

(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 "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

lacking funds

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

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

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

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

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

communicated in words

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

characterized by expression

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

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

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

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

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I never heard a more ridiculous thing.

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

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

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

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

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

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

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

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

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

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

the sound of laughing

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

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

From this reading I never heard a more ridiculous thing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I never heard a more ridiculous thing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

on one occasion

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading I never heard a more ridiculous thing.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

not often

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

in a serious manner

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I am not at all pleased, Gerald, not at all; and I don't see that it is any laughing matter.

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

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

a special situation

From this reading I never heard a more ridiculous thing.

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

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was so seldom that Carrie took matters seriously that her husband ceased laughing, at once.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

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

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."

at the time that

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Dr. Burke had left, Bob broke into an Indian war dance, expressive of the deepest satisfaction; and Captain O'Halloran burst into a shout of laughter at the contrast between the boy's vehement delight, and the dissatisfaction expressed in his wife's face.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Uncle intrusted Bob to our care, believing that we should do what was best for him; and here you go and engage the most feather-headed Irishman in the garrison--and that is saying a good deal, Gerald--to look after him."