Chapter XXII

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

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

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

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

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

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

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

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

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

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

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

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

the people of Great Britain

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

clothing in general

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

the act of consuming food

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

the act of escaping physically

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

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

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

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

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

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

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

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

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

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

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

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

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

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

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

a unit of instruction

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

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

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

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

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

not divisible by two

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

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

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

plural of “speciality” — an asset of special worth or utility

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

catch sight of

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

not in physical motion

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

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

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

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

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

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

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

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

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).

(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 But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But I said as I read, “Here’s a lesson for me; This man’s, but a picture of what I might be.

at the time that

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

a short light gust of air

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Then he dashed down his pen, took a whiff at a “briar,” And glanced at his costume all covered with mire; For the clothes that hung on him were turning to rags, And Poole would have fainted to witness such “bags.”

produce a literary work

From this reading But they scan with delight that escape from a shell, That leap from a mountain, that fall in a well; And when brought as a spy to some captain or colonel, ’Twas an excellent scene to write up for his journal.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He had written “atrocity” scenes without number On a cannon or drum, or some odd pile of lumber; Had reeled off adventures, romances, realities―― All a Special considers his own Specialities.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading But he screwed up his courage, still hoping to find New horrors for British consumption designed; And he wrote of his dreams, of his eating and drinking (Too much of the latter some readers are thinking).