Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

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

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

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

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

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

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

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

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

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

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

set up or found

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

usually; as a rule

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

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

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

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

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

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

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

something that is lost

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

roused to anger

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

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

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

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

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

-ing form of “mind” — be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

as might be expected

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

something you have to do

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

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

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

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

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

do one's shopping

From this reading Crowds of people were running past our shop in one direction, and the cries of "Mad bull!" were re-echoed in every quarter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

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

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

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

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

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

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In most other countries, when people hear of any danger, they generally avoid it by increasing their distance; but in England, it is too often the case, that they are so fond of indulging their curiosity, that they run to the danger.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

nonexistent

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

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

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

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

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

at the time that

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

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

From this reading It happened one market-day that there was an overdriven, infuriated beast, which was making sad havoc.

which person or people

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr Cophagus, who was in the shop, and to whom, as I have before observed, a mad bull was a source of great profit, very naturally looked out of the shop to ascertain whether the animal was near to us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Looking out for business not exactly minding your own business--The loss of the scales occasions the loss of place to Timothy and me, who when weighed in other scales were found wanting--We bundle off with our bundles on.