Chapter III

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

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

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

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

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

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

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

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

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

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

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From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

look down on with disdain

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

an old word for “before”

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

something many people believe that is false

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here, Philip! give me a hat; let it speak for itself.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Here, Philip! give me a hat; let it speak for itself.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

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

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, Philip! give me a hat; let it speak for itself.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

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

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

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

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

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

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

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

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Here, Philip! give me a hat; let it speak for itself.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Here, Philip! give me a hat; let it speak for itself.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

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

From this reading Here, Philip! give me a hat; let it speak for itself.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

on one occasion

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

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

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Here, Philip! give me a hat; let it speak for itself.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

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

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

express in speech

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

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 _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

express in words

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

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

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

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

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

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

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

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

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

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

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

past form of “transgress” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

two times

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

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

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

in or at the place that

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.

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

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

which person or people

From this reading These admonish us never to be over-hasty in speaking or acting; and, on the present occasion, I shall endeavor to show, that this good rule has been transgressed by those who despise my advice about hats and coats, bread and butter.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

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

From this reading _Wise Observations.--Story of the Hat._ I fancy that some of my readers imagine, that it would be a dull business to study into the history of hats and coats, bread and butter, and such other common-place things.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But there is an old proverb which says, “Look ere you leap;” and another which says, “Think twice and speak once.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Come, old hat, tell us your story! tell us what you are made of; where the materials of which you are made were obtained, how they were put together, and the price at which you were sold.