Chapter IX

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

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Had she not enjoyed an almost lifelong experience of Methusalem?

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

From this reading Had she not enjoyed an almost lifelong experience of Methusalem?

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Had she not enjoyed an almost lifelong experience of Methusalem?

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

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

divisible by two

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Had she not enjoyed an almost lifelong experience of Methusalem?

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

only a very short time before

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

an old form of “has”

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

continuing through life

From this reading Had she not enjoyed an almost lifelong experience of Methusalem?

engage in

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading Had she not enjoyed an almost lifelong experience of Methusalem?

someone who practices monogamy (one spouse at a time)

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

not any; not one

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

by chance

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

past form of “repudiate” — cast off

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

make sweeter in taste

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

showing tact or tactfulness; in a tactful manner

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

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

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

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

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As a monogamist would resent being told he knew nothing of matrimony, so Jinny repudiated the notion that she knew nothing of equinity.

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

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But her pride in her work would hardly allow her to admit even to herself that here was a commission perhaps beyond her capacities.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I IT is to be feared that the sting of Mr. Will Flynt’s offence lay precisely in Jinny’s ignorance of horses, and that if her old companion had come to her aid more tactfully, she would have welcomed his co-operation in the great purchase.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading CUPID AND CATTLE _Wit she hath without desire_ _To make known how much she hath;_ _And her anger flames no higher_ _Than may fitly sweeten wrath._ _Full of pity as may be,_ _Though perhaps not so to me._ BROWNE, “Britannia’s Pastorals.”