Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

later than; following

From this reading After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

(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 After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

on or to one side

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

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From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

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From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

-ing form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

someone who consumes food for nourishment

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

the act of consuming food

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

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

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

set up or found

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

cake flavored with ginger

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

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

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

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

From this reading After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

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

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

absolutely essential

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

disregarded

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

not any; not one

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

like better; value more highly

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

with speed

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

past form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

not often

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

English blue cheese

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

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

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After all, is there any despot equal to the stomach and its requisitions?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I prefer, myself, the Indian notion of eating, seldom, and enough at a time.

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

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

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

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

(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 I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.

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

From this reading The dreary days rolled on; the health of Mrs. Clayton declined so rapidly that a small stove was found necessary to the comfort of her contracted bedroom, which freed me from the unpleasant necessity of her actual presence.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading I used to call her a chronic eater--a symptom, I believe, of the worst sort of dyspepsia, as well as too often its occasion.

but in spite of that

From this reading The stocking-basket was set aside, the gingerbread nuts were neglected, and the noise of constant crunching, as of bones, came no more from my dragon's den; nor yet the smell of Stilton cheese and porter, wherewith she had so frequently regaled herself and nauseated me between-meals, and in the night-season.