Chapter II

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

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

in actual fact

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

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

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

a university in England

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Colossal ignorance of this type is but too common.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Colossal ignorance of this type is but too common.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

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

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

relating to the process of education

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

leave as a guarantee in return for money

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

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

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Colossal ignorance of this type is but too common.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

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

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

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

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

distilled from fermented juice of bitter wild marasca cherries

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

on one occasion

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

add pepper to

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

not often

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

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

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

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

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Colossal ignorance of this type is but too common.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Colossal ignorance of this type is but too common.

not known

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

which person or people

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

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

From this reading I have stayed—but never for more than one week-end—with families of the highest respectability to whom tarragon vinegar is unknown, and I once entertained a Judge of the High Court who did not know the difference between Nepaul and Cayenne pepper,—yet in his daily life he must have been called upon to decide differences of graver importance.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading At my own table the other day a graduate of Cambridge actually asked my wife whether she put maraschino or curaçoa in the Hock cup.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet in educational affairs this man passes for a rational and highly cultivated man.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading But how seldom it is that you find yourself among persons capable of discussing with knowledge any of the nicer problems of the kitchen.