Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

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

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

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

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

a brother by marriage

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

without care or concern

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

in a free manner

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

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

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

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

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

a room where books are kept

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

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

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

possessive form of “thing” — a special situation

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

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

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

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

From this reading “Timon.

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

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

not restrained or controlled

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

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

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.

which person or people

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the day and at the hour fixed for the interview with the stranger who had visited Mr. Beaufort, Lord Lilburne was seated in the library of his brother-in-law; and before the elbow-chair, on which he lolled carelessly, stood our old friend Mr. Sharp, of Bow Street notability.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The sweet degrees that this brief world affords, To such as may the passive drugs of it Freely command.”--Timon of Athens.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Mr. Sharp,” said the peer, “I have sent for you to do me a little favour.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Each thing’s a thief The laws, your curb and whip, in their rough power Have unchecked theft.