Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Even ignorance itself is a plummet over you."

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

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

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

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

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

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

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

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

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

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

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

dearly loved

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

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

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

divisible by two

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

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

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

plural of “hieroglyphic” — writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

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

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

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

From this reading Even ignorance itself is a plummet over you."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Even ignorance itself is a plummet over you."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

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

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

attach to a support

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

not any; not one

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

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

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

above and across; more than

From this reading Even ignorance itself is a plummet over you."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

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

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

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

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

drop sharply

From this reading Even ignorance itself is a plummet over you."

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

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

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

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

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

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

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

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

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

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

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

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

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

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

From this reading "With shame I confess it, my dear Miss Vernon, the mysteries couched under the grim hieroglyphics of heraldry are to me as unintelligible as those of the pyramids of Egypt."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

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

From this reading "Why, Percie, Thornie, John, Dickon--Wilfred himself, might be your instructor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You an Osbaldistone, and confess so much!" she exclaimed.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Pipes!--they look more like penny-whistles--But, pray, do not be angry with my ignorance," I continued, observing the colour mount to her cheeks, "I can mean no affront to your armorial bearings, for I do not even know my own."