Chapter VI · A Family Jar

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

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

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

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading “There was no more brilliant performer in the business,” said the magician.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “There was no more brilliant performer in the business,” said the magician.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

divisible by two

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

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

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

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

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

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

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

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

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

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

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

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

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

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

From this reading “There was no more brilliant performer in the business,” said the magician.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

not any; not one

From this reading “There was no more brilliant performer in the business,” said the magician.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading “There was no more brilliant performer in the business,” said the magician.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “There was no more brilliant performer in the business,” said the magician.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

a male human offspring

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

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

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There was no more brilliant performer in the business,” said the magician.

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

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

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

during the time that

From this reading “His box trick is unrivalled to-day, and his mystery of the ringing bells, while it is done by several, including myself, lacks the brilliancy and smoothness which he gave it.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wish I had known him, but, failing in that, I am glad to know his son.”

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.

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

From this reading He had not been sure that his father would be known, even by reputation, to Professor Rosello, and it was a source of pride and joy to Joe to see the esteem in which his parent was held.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The meeting between Joe Strong and the magician had quite a different result from the one our young wizard had expected.