Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

(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 She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading And he had said he wouldn't have it, and she ate it without thinking; how could she help it?

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

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

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading And he had said he wouldn't have it, and she ate it without thinking; how could she help it?

travel across or pass over

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

in a generous manner

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

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

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

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

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading And he had said he wouldn't have it, and she ate it without thinking; how could she help it?

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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From this reading And he had said he wouldn't have it, and she ate it without thinking; how could she help it?

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

above and across; more than

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

smoke and exhale strongly

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And he had said he wouldn't have it, and she ate it without thinking; how could she help it?

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

not in physical motion

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading And he had said he wouldn't have it, and she ate it without thinking; how could she help it?

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

male cat

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

not merited or deserved

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

precisely as stated

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

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

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

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

From this reading But Maggie, gifted with that superior power of misery which distinguishes the human being, and places him at a proud distance from the most melancholy chimpanzee, sat still on her bough, and gave herself up to the keen sense of unmerited reproach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Not but that the puff was very nice, for Maggie's palate was not at all obtuse, but she would have gone without it many times over, sooner than Tom should call her greedy and be cross with her.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

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

From this reading She would have given the world not to have eaten all her puff, and to have saved some of it for Tom.

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From this reading And he had said he wouldn't have it, and she ate it without thinking; how could she help it?

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the excellent dog accepted Tom's attention with as much alacrity as if he had been treated quite generously.