used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
adagenounUS /ˈædədʒ/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
Blenau
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From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
Bobadil
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From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
butter-milk
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From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
churn's
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From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
dairy-maid
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From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
dearly loved
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
having made preparations
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
take in solid food
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
else
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From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
fait
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From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
L'habit
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From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
immediately past
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
moine
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From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
nenounUS /niː/
a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
in other respects or ways
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
bring forth or yield
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
precisely as stated
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would you think of the Norman?--Very well!--For my part, I look upon him as the true hero of the story; for according to the best accounts, he eat more, drank more, lied more, and fought more than any one else, and was a great rogue into the bargain; all which, in the opinion of Homer, is requisite to the character of a hero.
at the time that
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which shows the truth of the French adage, "L'habit ne fait pas le moine."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But I could not help it; those two last chapters would go together, and they were too long to be clapped up into one pat, as I have seen Sarah the dairy-maid do with the stray lumps of butter that float about in the butter-milk, after the rest of the churn's produce has been otherwise disposed of.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I know I am very wrong, very partial, and very inconsiderate, to give two consecutive chapters to the Count de Blenau, when I have more people to despatch than had Captain Bobadil in the play, and less time to do it in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So I am very sorry, and so forth.--And now, if you please, my dear reader, we will go on to some one else.
