Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

(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 Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

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

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

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

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

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

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

excessively fat

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

apart from; not including

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

the organ of sight

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

only a very short time before

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

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

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

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

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

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

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

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

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

immediately past

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

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

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

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

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

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From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

express in words

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

plural of “smoker” — a person who smokes tobacco

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

having a supporting base

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

carry out

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

crush together or collapse

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

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

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

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

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

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

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

possessive form of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

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

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I and my chimney, two grey-headed old smokers, reside in the country.

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

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

(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 Standing well up a hillside, my chimney, like Lord Rosse’s monster telescope, swung vertical to hit the meridian moon, is the first object to greet the approaching traveler’s eye, nor is it the last which the sun salutes.

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

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We are, I may say, old settlers here; particularly my old chimney, which settles more and more every day.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within thirty feet of the turf-sided road, my chimney—a huge, corpulent old Harry VIII of a chimney—rises full in front of me and all my possessions.

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

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though I always say, _I and my chimney_, as Cardinal Wolsey used to say, “_I and my King_,” yet this egotistic way of speaking, wherein I take precedence of my chimney, is hardly borne out by the facts; in everything, except the above phrase, my chimney taking precedence of me.