Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

matters of personal concern

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

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

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Freddy welcomed the suggestion of the portrait with enthusiasm.

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

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From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

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

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

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

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

slightly wet

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Aunt Freddy welcomed the suggestion of the portrait with enthusiasm.

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

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

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

From this reading Aunt Freddy welcomed the suggestion of the portrait with enthusiasm.

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

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

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

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

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

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

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

not in action or at work

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

not any; not one

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

exercising power or authority

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

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

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

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

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Aunt Freddy welcomed the suggestion of the portrait with enthusiasm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

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

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

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

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

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

From this reading The resolution to return to France, announced, as has been set forth, by Mr. St. Lawrence Coppinger, was not adhered to.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Aunt Freddy welcomed the suggestion of the portrait with enthusiasm.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

showing signs of much wear or use

From this reading She agreed entirely with the well-worn adage relative to idle hands, and had no illusions as to her own capacity to offer alternative attractions.

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

From this reading In the first place, there was Barty Mangan and the various affairs that he represented; in the second place, there was the portrait; in the third place--which might as well, if not better, have come first--the resolve had expired, like the flame of a damp match, in the effort that gave it birth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Aunt Freddy welcomed the suggestion of the portrait with enthusiasm.

a late time of life

From this reading She had had four years of peace, "careing" Coppinger's Court for the reigning Coppinger; to "care" the reigning Coppinger himself, was, she felt, a far less peaceful undertaking.