Chapter XI

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

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

(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 True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

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

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

without missing a year

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

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

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

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From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

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From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

a flock of coots

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

-ing form of “dabble” — dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

a place or condition of ideal happiness

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

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

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

of the highest quality

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

plural of “freighter” — a cargo ship

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

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From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

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

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

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

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

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

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

in a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

the force of workers available

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

used to form the superlative

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

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

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

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

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

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

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

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

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

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

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.

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

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very fact of his cutting loose from the fustiness of English law in order to join in Barr's search for a prairie Elysium proves that.

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

From this reading _Indian Freighters--Eagle Creek_ Notwithstanding Mrs. Trailey's covert opinion to the contrary, Bertrand Paul Tressider was not entirely devoid of ideas.

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

From this reading True, he had been educated at one of England's most ancient, and, therefore, most noted, preparatory schools, which, like all others of its kind, annually turned out droves of mediocrities.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

From this reading Sparring with the gods of Greek mythology, wrestling with the heroes of Roman history, and dabbling in other ancient and dead things, though ruining many good men's chances of excelling as first-rate stevedores, or potmen, hadn't spoiled Bert.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading And his training among Yorkshire men, in a Sheffield solicitor's busy office, had taught him that indubitably five beans counted five.