Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

how long something has existed

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

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

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

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

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

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

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

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

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

at any time

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

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

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

a boy or man

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

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 It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

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

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

a brief written record

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

and nothing more

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

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

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

an advocate of the principles of monarchy

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

stop the flow of a liquid

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

make strong or stronger

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

carry out

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

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

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

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

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

a just detectable amount

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

precisely as stated

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

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

From this reading For my grandfather was as stanch a royalist as ever held a cup to majesty's health.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.

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

From this reading It is true that many of Mr. Carvel's guests were of the opposite persuasion from him: Mr. Chase and Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Bordley, and many others, including our friend Captain Clapsaddle.

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

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE TIDE It is a nigh impossible task on the memory to trace those influences by which a lad is led to form his life's opinions, and for my part I hold that such things are bred into the bone, and that events only serve to strengthen them.

which person or people

From this reading And children are most apt before they can reason for themselves to take the note from those of their elders who surround them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In this way only can I account for my bitterness, at a very early age, against that King whom my seeming environment should have made me love.