Chapter VIII

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

From this reading "You'll have to give him a hint, uncle.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

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

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

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

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

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

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

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

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "You'll have to give him a hint, uncle.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

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

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You'll have to give him a hint, uncle.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

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

From this reading "You'll have to give him a hint, uncle.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading "You'll have to give him a hint, uncle.

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

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

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

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

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

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

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

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

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

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

a form of address for a man

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

out of fashion

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

and nothing more

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

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

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

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

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

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

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

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

From this reading "You'll have to give him a hint, uncle.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "You'll have to give him a hint, uncle.

cover with wax

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

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

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

at the time that

From this reading Jack in Command "We've come out of that better than I expected," said Mr. Martindale, when the chief had gone.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If he keeps piling in food in this way, our fellows will wax fat and kick."

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

From this reading "I only hope our new brother won't carry his affection too far.

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

From this reading Proverbs are mostly old-fashioned rubbish, but there's one that would suit him: 'Enough is as good as a feast.'"

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

From this reading "You'll have to give him a hint, uncle.