Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

refrain from voting

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

later than; following

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

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From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

the act of breaking something

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

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From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

lacking funds

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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From this reading GUS EARDHAM.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading GUS EARDHAM.

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

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

engage in

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

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

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

possessive form of “newton” — English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

a small carved or molded figure

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

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

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

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

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

at the time that

From this reading He did, at any rate, abstain from breaking other things, and when the servant entered the room, condescended to make some careless apology.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

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

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

past form of “whisk” — move somewhere quickly

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He told the servant that he had whisked it down with his coat tails; but Ralph always thought that the breeches-maker had intended to make a general ruin, but had been cowed by the noise of his first attack.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Whether Mr. Neefit broke Ralph Newton's little statuette,--a miniature copy in porcelain of the Apollo Belvidere, which stood in a corner of Ralph's room, and in the possession of which he took some pride,--from awkwardness in his wrath or of malice prepense, was never known.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "A trifle like that ain't nothing between me and your master, Jack," said Mr. Neefit, after accounting for the accident by his coat-tails.