Chapter XI

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

a state at a particular time

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading In the New Court he met Dizzy.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading In the New Court he met Dizzy.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

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

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

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

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

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

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

a compact mass

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In the New Court he met Dizzy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

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

From this reading In the New Court he met Dizzy.

come to pass

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

above and across; more than

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

someone who plays the bagpipe

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

a male human offspring

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

not in physical motion

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

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

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

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

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

except if; if not

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

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

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

in or at the place that

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

during the time that

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.

lean and sinewy

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading "PUT HIM IN THE FOUNTAIN" Mr. Binney had wished he was big and strong like his son.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These considerations did occur to Lucius as he walked from his own rooms to those where Piper carried on his editorial functions, but he was so angry that they carried little weight with them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As a matter of fact Lucius was quite a light weight, and although wiry and in good condition, it was certain that he was quite incapable of fulfilling his threat of knocking Piper's teeth down his throat, unless Piper allowed him to do so without making any resistance, which was unlikely.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Piper was a great heavy lump of bone and muscle, over six feet high, and quite as fit as Lucius, for the latter had been finally rejected for the University boat, for this year at least, and had gone out of training, while Piper was still playing football.