Chapter II

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

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From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

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From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

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

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

of surpassing excellence

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

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

From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

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From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

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

From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

an act that fails

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

ten 10s

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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From this reading "Brutal!" quoth the loquacious and severe Lackaye.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading "Brutal!" quoth the loquacious and severe Lackaye.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

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

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Barry came into the Lambs Club one evening evidently much distressed.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

participate in games or sport

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

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

From this reading "Brutal!" quoth the loquacious and severe Lackaye.

on the contrary

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

a person who receives something

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

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

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

plural of “sake” — a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading "Brutal!" quoth the loquacious and severe Lackaye.

the rays of the sun

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

used as intensifiers

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

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

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

a shaky motion

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

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

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Barry was the leading man of Mrs. Beere's organization, the recipient of three hundred dollars a week and, in the foreshadowing of that lady's failure in a rather _risqué_ play, "As in a Looking Glass," felt his engagement trembling in the balance.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Asked the reason, he answered "I am terribly annoyed and excessively angry at the brutal treatment of Mrs. Bernard Beere by the press of New York."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He gave the world much--a powerful play, "Nadjesda," sunshine and happiness and a legacy of three brilliant children, whom I knew as Barry's babies, whom I love for their own and their father's and mother's sakes-- Ethel, John and Lionel--I greet you all!