Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

at or in the front

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

(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 The company all dressed, Vitalis took his fife and we went in marching order into the village.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

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

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

at or in or to any place

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

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From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

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From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The company all dressed, Vitalis took his fife and we went in marching order into the village.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

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From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

the organ of sight

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band

From this reading The company all dressed, Vitalis took his fife and we went in marching order into the village.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

set up or found

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

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

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

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

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

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

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

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

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

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

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

of great significance or value

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading The company all dressed, Vitalis took his fife and we went in marching order into the village.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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 That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading The company all dressed, Vitalis took his fife and we went in marching order into the village.

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

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

superlative of “odd” — not divisible by two

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading The company all dressed, Vitalis took his fife and we went in marching order into the village.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

above and across; more than

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

successive (without a break)

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

caught or fixed

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

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

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

a special situation

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

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

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

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

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The company all dressed, Vitalis took his fife and we went in marching order into the village.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading I dressed the dogs, and combed Dulcie's hair; stuck a plaster over Capi's eye when he was playing the part of an old grouchy man, and forced Pretty-Heart into his General's uniform.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then I was forced to call Capi to come to my aid, and between the two of us we finally managed to subdue him.

precisely as stated

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading The company all dressed, Vitalis took his fife and we went in marching order into the village.

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

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

at the time that

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

which person or people

From this reading ONE WHO HAD KNOWN A KING Our mode of traveling was very simple: We went straight ahead, anywhere, and when we found a village, which from the distance looked sufficiently important, we began preparations for a triumphal entry.

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

From this reading That was the most difficult thing I had to do, for the monkey, who knew well enough that this was a prelude to work for him, invented the oddest tricks to prevent me from dressing him.