Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

on or to one side

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

an association of criminals

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

in a gradual manner

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

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

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

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

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

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

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

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

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

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

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

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

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

immediately past

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

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

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

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

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

not used up

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

in the near future

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

not in physical motion

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

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

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

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

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

belonging to which person

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Jumping hastily up, Guy settled himself for, as he hoped, the last drive to the first part of the success he strove so hard to win.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.

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

From this reading Tho' they may gang a kennin' wrang, To step aside is human."

a late time of life

From this reading Quebec, as every tourist has acknowledged, is a "fine old place," and now that his heart was somewhat lighter, Guy allowed himself to realize, like the others, that he had indeed come to a "fine old place," and one whose memory threatened to cling around his heart for the remaining years of his life.

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

From this reading --_Burns._ "Is it the little home on the hill?" said the half-indignant _calèche_ driver, "well, to be sure I know it as well as I do the nose on my face; step in sur, and: you'll soon see if I do or not."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Then gently scan your brother man, Still gentler sister woman.