Chapter III

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

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

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

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

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

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

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

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

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

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

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From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

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From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

thoroughgoing

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

divisible by two

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

set up or found

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

destroyed or killed

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

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

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

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

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

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

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

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

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

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

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

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

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

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

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

occurring by chance

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

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

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

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 PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

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

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

come together

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

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

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

precisely, exactly

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

express in words

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

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

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading One of his favourite sayings was, “Every man has a right to his own opinion,” although he was a strict Conservative—and of that right he was so jealous, that he hated to have his opinions shared.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

carry out

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

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

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

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

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

a special situation

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

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

From this reading And this was a very lucky thing for me, as I cannot help seeing and saying.

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

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

being of use or service

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

precisely as stated

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

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

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading PEACHES, AND PEACHING THERE seem to be many ways of taking the very simplest fact we meet and if any man was sure to take things by his own light, it was my good Uncle.

at the time that

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

in or at the place that

From this reading For the very next morning, a neighbour came in (when I was gone prowling, I need not say where), and having some business, he told Tabby Tapscott to show him where her master was most likely to be found.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.

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

From this reading When a friend, or even a useful neighbour, offered a free opinion, my Uncle Cornelius would look at him, say never a word, but be almost certain to go downright against that particular view.