Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

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

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

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

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading "WHERE IGNORANCE IS BLISS."

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

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

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

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

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

possessive form of “edgar” — the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

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

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

only a very short time before

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

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

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

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

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading "WHERE IGNORANCE IS BLISS."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

give free rein to

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

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

From this reading "WHERE IGNORANCE IS BLISS."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

and nothing more

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

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

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

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

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

a human being

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

express in words

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

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

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.

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

From this reading "You see, Edgar" (putting the latch-key in the door), "mamma is so languid and ill that she cannot indulge in many pleasures, and I had quite counted on you to amuse her a little for me this evening.

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

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

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

in or at the place that

From this reading "WHERE IGNORANCE IS BLISS."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Oh, but you surely will stay to dinner with us!" said Polly, with the most innocent look of disappointment on her face,--a look of such obvious grief that a person of any feeling could hardly help wishing to remove it, if possible.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

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

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The trip from Berkeley to San Francisco was a brilliant success from Edgar's standpoint, but Polly would have told you that she never worked harder in her life.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I 'll just say 'How do you do?' to your mother, and then be off," said Edgar, as they neared the house.