Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

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

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

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

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

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

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

of or relating to baptism

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

plural of “baronet” — a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

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

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

have

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

having an unpleasant sound

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

a young person of either sex

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

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

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

disagreeing, especially with a majority

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

let fall to the ground

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

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

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

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

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

joined together into a whole

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

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

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

a stone that forms a hearth

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

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

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

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

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

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

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

not causing anger or annoyance

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

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

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

the act of departing

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

and nothing more

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

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 “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

except for; apart from

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

a drink made of beer and lemonade

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

term of address for a man

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

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

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

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

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

of or relating to a legal title to something

From this reading In the case of a peer his Christian name, fused into his titular designation, disappears.

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

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

the act of using

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

the activity of making visits

From this reading In the case of a Mister, if his baptismal be cacophonous or provocative of ridicule, he need not ostentatiously parade it: he may drop it altogether on his visiting cards, and may be imprinted as Mr. Jones instead of Mr. Ebenezer Jones.

in or at the place that

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.

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

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

which person or people

From this reading And this is especially so with those who belong to the order of baronets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I AGREE with Mr. Shandy,” said Sir Peter, resuming his stand on the hearthstone, “that among the responsibilities of a parent the choice of the name which his child is to bear for life is one of the gravest.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In his signature, save where the forms of the law demand Ebenezer in full, he may only use an initial and be your obedient servant E. Jones, leaving it to be conjectured that E. stands for Edward or Ernest,--names inoffensive, and not suggestive of a Dissenting Chapel, like Ebenezer.