Chapter XXVI · “Polly, Put the Kettle On.”

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

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

in an abundant manner

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

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

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

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

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

confined by bonds

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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

From this reading Karl Metzerott called himself a reasonable man.

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

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

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From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

being joined in close association

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

divisible by two

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

at any time

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

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

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

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

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

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

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

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

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

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

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Karl Metzerott called himself a reasonable man.

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

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

a social unit living together

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

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From this reading Karl Metzerott called himself a reasonable man.

for more time

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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

From this reading Karl Metzerott called himself a reasonable man.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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From this reading Karl Metzerott called himself a reasonable man.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

not any; not one

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

characterized by active hostility

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

professing to be qualified

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Karl Metzerott called himself a reasonable man.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

evident without proof or argument

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

not in physical motion

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

lacking natural ease

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

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

From this reading He professed to have no personal feeling in the matter, no personal grudge against Mr. Clare.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

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

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

up to a particular time

From this reading Had he ever opposed this man Clare until he came out in his true colors? cunning, canting priest that he was!

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

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

accept gladly

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

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

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “No interloper,” he said, “could ever be to ‘Prices’ what he, Karl Metzerott, had been; and as for present influences, he was abundantly ready to welcome any that were good.

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

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the breathing of that first prayer and the attainment of Louis’ wish, the breach between the two parties at “Prices” became a self-evident fact; and though across the breach the bands of good-fellowship still held fast, even these no longer bound together the members of one household, but connected two opposing camps, the relations between which were manifestly strained.