Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

with few mistakes

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

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

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

any thing at all

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

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

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

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

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

(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 “I should like nothing better,” said Mr. Monk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

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

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

divisible by two

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

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

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

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

From this reading “I should like nothing better,” said Mr. Monk.

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

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

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

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

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

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I should like nothing better,” said Mr. Monk.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

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

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

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

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

the force of workers available

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading “I should like nothing better,” said Mr. Monk.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I should like nothing better,” said Mr. Monk.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “I should like nothing better,” said Mr. Monk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

many times at short intervals

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

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

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

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

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

not often

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I should like nothing better,” said Mr. Monk.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

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

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

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

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

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

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

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

From this reading “It has often seemed to me that men in Parliament know less about Ireland than they do of the interior of Africa,” said Phineas.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

precisely as stated

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “It is seldom that we know anything accurately on any subject that we have not made matter of careful study,” said Mr. Monk, “and very often do not do so even then.

which person or people

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We are very apt to think that we men and women understand one another; but most probably you know nothing even of the modes of thought of the man who lives next door to you.”

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Rara Avis in Terris “Come and see the country and judge for yourself,” said Phineas.