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 This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They dream of revenge, but my dream is tragic.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading PETTIGREW'S DREAM.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading I see my editor writing my obituary notice.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

the ordinal number of forty-four in counting order

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

the ordinal number of forty-two in counting order

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading I see my editor writing my obituary notice.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading They dream of revenge, but my dream is tragic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading I see my editor writing my obituary notice.

a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography

From this reading I see my editor writing my obituary notice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

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

From this reading PETTIGREW'S DREAM.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading They dream of revenge, but my dream is tragic.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I see my editor writing my obituary notice.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

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

From this reading They dream of revenge, but my dream is tragic.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading They dream of revenge, but my dream is tragic.

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

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

belonging to which person

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

the act of creating written works

From this reading I see my editor writing my obituary notice.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This is how it reads: Mr. Pettigrew, M.A., whose sad death is recorded in another column, was in his forty-second year (not his forty-fourth, as stated in the evening papers), and had done a good deal of Jubilee work before he accepted the commission that led to his death.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading My dream (said Pettigrew) contrasts sadly with those of my young friends.