Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

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From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

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

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

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

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

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

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

take in liquids

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF POLLY NEEFIT.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

the act of departing

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

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

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

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

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

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

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

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

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

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

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

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From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

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

From this reading THE END OF POLLY NEEFIT.

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

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

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 He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF POLLY NEEFIT.

the smallest of the Great Lakes

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

by chance

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

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From this reading THE END OF POLLY NEEFIT.

-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

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

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

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

From this reading THE END OF POLLY NEEFIT.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

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

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

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

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

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

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

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

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

precisely as stated

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Mrs. Neefit was of opinion that in this emergency the business should be sold, and that they might safely remove themselves to some distant country,--to Tunbridge, or perhaps to Ware.

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

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

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

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

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

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

which person or people

From this reading Waddle, who was very true to his master's interests, had taken an opportunity of seeing Mrs. Neefit, and of expressing a very distinct idea that the business was going to the mischief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rumours, well-supported rumours, as to the kind of life which Mr. Neefit was leading reached Alexandra Cottage, filling Mrs. Neefit's mind with dismay, and making Polly very angry indeed.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.

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

From this reading He came home always somewhat the worse for drink, and would talk of punching the heads both of Mr. Newton and of Mr. Ontario Moggs.