Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

later than; following

From this reading The two brothers sat at their wine after dinner.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

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

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two brothers sat at their wine after dinner.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

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

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

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

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The two brothers sat at their wine after dinner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

a state at a particular time

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

the quality of being crafty

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The two brothers sat at their wine after dinner.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

with no protection or shield

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

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

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

possessive form 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 "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

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

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

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

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

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

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

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

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

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

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

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

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

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

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

and nothing more

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

past form of “quaff” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

dried grape

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The two brothers sat at their wine after dinner.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Catherine and the boys might be seen at a little distance, and by the light of a soft August moon, among the shrubs and boseluets of the lawn.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Robert sipped claret, the sturdy Philip quaffed his more generous port.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

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

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two brothers sat at their wine after dinner.

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

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two brothers sat at their wine after dinner.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

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

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

at the time that

From this reading "For a man is helpless and vain, of a condition so exposed to calamity that a raisin is able to kill him; any trooper out of the Egyptian army--a fly can do it, when it goes on God's errand."-- JEREMY TAYLOR _On the Deceitfulness of the Heart_.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The two brothers sat at their wine after dinner.

having won

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Philip Beaufort was about five-and-forty, tall, robust, nay, of great strength of frame and limb; with a countenance extremely winning, not only from the comeliness of its features, but its frankness, manliness, and good nature.