Chapter IV

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

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

further or added

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

later than; following

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

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

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

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

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

any thing at all

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

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

From this reading "Right you are," groaned Jim.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

(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 *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

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From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

plural of “buffet” — a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

apart from; not including

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

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From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

a man of refinement

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading "Right you are," groaned Jim.

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

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

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

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

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

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

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

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

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

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

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

From this reading "Right you are," groaned Jim.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

and nothing more

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Right you are," groaned Jim.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

except for; apart from

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

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

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

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

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

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

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

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

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He felt too ill, weak, and miserable to do anything except just agree with everything that was said to him.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The thought inspired him, and he went back to his book-keeping with an unusual light in his eyes--with an additional firmness in his step.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading ’Twas true that Fate had robbed him of wealth and position, but Fate’s worst buffets could not cause him to act in any way save that becoming a gentleman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading *CHAPTER XII.* *KOKO’S WORD.* "We’d better have a cab," said Koko, in his quiet way, as, after Jim’s curt dismissal by Dr Taplow, they walked down the pavement together.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Right you are," groaned Jim.