Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

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

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

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

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

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

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

third-person singular of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading One evening he came home in quite a different mood, bright and cheerful.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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

From this reading One evening he came home in quite a different mood, bright and cheerful.

changeable

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading One evening he came home in quite a different mood, bright and cheerful.

get or gather together

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

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

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

carefully weighed

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

in a decent manner

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

lower than previously

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading One evening he came home in quite a different mood, bright and cheerful.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

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

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening he came home in quite a different mood, bright and cheerful.

at any time

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

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

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

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

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

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

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One evening he came home in quite a different mood, bright and cheerful.

-ing form of “hound” — pursue or chase relentlessly

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

plural of “illness” — impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

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

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

a lack of gratitude

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

immediately past

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

a particular point in time

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading One evening he came home in quite a different mood, bright and cheerful.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

not any; not one

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

participate in games or sport

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

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From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

in the near future

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

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

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

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

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

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

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

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

From this reading Until she was convinced he never gave it up; but the moment she appeared suitably anxious about one disease he adopted another.

liable to or capable of change

From this reading Mitchell Behaves Decently For the last few days Bruce had been greatly depressed, his temper more variable than ever, and he had managed to collect a quite extraordinary number of entirely new imaginary illnesses.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

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

From this reading He was very capricious about them and never carried one completely through, but abandoned it almost as soon as he had proved to Edith that he really had the symptoms.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.

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

From this reading She had no doubt that he would continue to ring the changes on varieties of ill-health until he had to some extent recovered from the black ingratitude, as he considered it, of Mitchell, in (what he called) hounding him out of the amateur theatricals, and not letting him play the part of one line at which he had slaved night and day.