Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

in addition

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

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From this reading _AMANTIUM IRAE_.

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

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

eagerly desirous

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

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

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

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From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

the two together, not just one

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

(of skin) deeply suntanned

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

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From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

form by carving

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

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From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

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From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

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

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

divisible by two

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

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

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

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From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

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

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

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

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

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

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

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

From this reading _AMANTIUM IRAE_.

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

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

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

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

not any; not one

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

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

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off of a pile without moving any of the others

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

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

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading (Both Cai and 'Bias had offered to carve for her, but she had declined their services, being anxious to provoke no further jealousy.

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

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What I feel about it," said Cai modestly at dinner, "is that I mightn't be equal to the position, not havin' studied education."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Education!" echoed Mrs Bosenna in a high tone of contempt and with a half vicious dig of her carving-fork into the breast of a goose that Dinah had browned to a turn.

plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Also be it said that the operation lends itself, even better than does the game of spillikins, to a pretty display of hands and wrists).