Chapter XVII

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

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

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

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

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

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

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

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

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

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

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

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

coins made of gold

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

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

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

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

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

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

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

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

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

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

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

and nothing more

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

not any; not one

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

a handheld collapsible source of shade

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading By and by some one set up a shout.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading By and by some one set up a shout.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

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

From this reading By and by some one set up a shout.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

in the near future

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

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

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

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

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.

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

From this reading By and by some one set up a shout.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

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

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

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

From this reading Sisters, I was in no sort of hurry about it, for the rest of them were busy chatting and talking, so that we were just as good as alone, and the moments were precious as gold sands in an hour-glass.

at the time that

From this reading He said something about the clam-bake, but I had really got so sick of everything in the fish, fowl, or vegetable line, that a curiosity, more or less, was of no consequence, so I said I should know how I liked clam-bakes better when I had seen one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Burke kept by my side, and part of the time he carried my parasol, shading my face with it in the tenderest way.

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

From this reading He answered that would be soon, for half an hour was enough to put one through.