Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading I STUMBLE INTO A GREAT FOLLY.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

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

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

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

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

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

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

fearless and daring

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

uttered without voice

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

many and different

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

continuing forever without end

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading I STUMBLE INTO A GREAT FOLLY.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

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

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

death of a person

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I STUMBLE INTO A GREAT FOLLY.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

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

From this reading I STUMBLE INTO A GREAT FOLLY.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

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

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I STUMBLE INTO A GREAT FOLLY.

plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

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From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

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 annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

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

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

plural of “midge” — minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

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

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

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 I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

walk unsteadily

From this reading I STUMBLE INTO A GREAT FOLLY.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

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

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

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

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

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

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

except if; if not

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

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

From this reading Unless I was to suffer endlessly these petty vexations, I must find a bold stroke to end them.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

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

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

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

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

at the time that

From this reading It annoyed me that when so many grave issues were in the balance I should have these troubles, as if a man should be devoured by midges when waiting on a desperate combat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading But there was a good deal of wrath, too, that a trader should have presumed so far, and I felt that things were gathering to a crisis with me.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I never breathed a word about the night's doings, nor for divers reasons did Ringan; but the story got about, and the young fools were the laughing-stock of the place.