Chapter V

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

(of clothing) very short

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

later than; following

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

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

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

achieved or reached

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

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

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

a youthful male person

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

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

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

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

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

having a pleasant sound

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “THE HUMBLE FRIEND.”

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

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

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

shining intensely

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

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

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

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

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading “THE HUMBLE FRIEND.”

express or state indirectly

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

impressive in appearance

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

not suitable for a particular occasion etc

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

as might be expected

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

having no personal preference

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

a child's room for a baby

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

-ing form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

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

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

a particular situation

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

caught or fixed

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

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

From this reading “THE HUMBLE FRIEND.”

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

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

a small amount (especially of a drink)

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

in an unceremonious manner

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

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

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

at the time that

From this reading The origin of his inappropriate name was capable of easy explanation, when it came to be investigated.

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

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

a Caucasian

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The child naturally objecting to this corruption, an indulgent mother substituted the neutral epithet “Tot,” which was in keeping with a mite in a white frock and blue shoes; but “Tot,” in spite of the glaring discrepancy, stuck to the man after he had attained his full stature, and the frock and the shoes had been exchanged for a frock-coat and Blücher boots.

performs some wicked deed

From this reading He had been christened Reginald—an imposing and euphonious title which his numerous brothers and sisters in the nursery abbreviated unceremoniously to “Wretch.”

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

From this reading “CÆSAR will be the death of Dash some day, Tot,” said Nelly Pollard to her favourite brother—not a little boy in petticoats, as his name might imply, but a young man upwards of six feet, and “bearded like the pard.”