Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

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

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

subject to appointment

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

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

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

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

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

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

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

maintain or assert

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

plural of “deviation” — a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

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

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

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

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

highest in quality

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

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

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

very recently

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

witty remark

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

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

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Being newly appointed, he looked into his book and read so much for a man and a horse.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

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

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

precisely as stated

From this reading He said, "They are like two very religious old ladies who, driving through a toll-gate, asked the keeper the rate.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

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

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

which person or people

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Father Ryan told me that one of the greatest obstacles with which he had to contend in his dealings with people was the lack of ethic sensitiveness which rendered them oblivious to the harm of deviations from principle which seemed not to result in great evil.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The woman who was driving whipped up the horse, calling out, 'G'lang, Sally, we goes free.

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

From this reading People who would not steal articles of value did not hesitate to cheat in car-fare, taking the view that the company got enough out of the public without their small contribution.