Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "It is a basilisk," said she.

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

From this reading "A basilisk, madam! and for what purpose, pray, dost thou seek for a basilisk?"

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

(classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance

From this reading "It is a basilisk," said she.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading "A basilisk, madam! and for what purpose, pray, dost thou seek for a basilisk?"

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A basilisk, madam! and for what purpose, pray, dost thou seek for a basilisk?"

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

From this reading We are his most humble slaves.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading We are his most humble slaves.

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

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

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

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

a woman of refinement

From this reading "A basilisk, madam! and for what purpose, pray, dost thou seek for a basilisk?"

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We are his most humble slaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

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

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

and nothing more

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "A basilisk, madam! and for what purpose, pray, dost thou seek for a basilisk?"

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "A basilisk, madam! and for what purpose, pray, dost thou seek for a basilisk?"

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

try to get or reach

From this reading "A basilisk, madam! and for what purpose, pray, dost thou seek for a basilisk?"

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

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

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

From this reading "It is a basilisk," said she.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading We are his most humble slaves.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

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

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "A basilisk, madam! and for what purpose, pray, dost thou seek for a basilisk?"

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

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are his most humble slaves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

belonging to which person

From this reading "It is for our lord and master Ogul, whose cattle thou seest on the bank of that river at the end of the meadow.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"

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

From this reading "Strange," said Zadig, "may I presume to ask thee what it is that women only are permitted to touch?"