Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I telled Mr. Balfour," said he, "afore he went away, about the house.

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From this reading "I telled Mr. Balfour," said he, "afore he went away, about the house.

later than; following

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

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

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

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

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

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

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I telled Mr. Balfour," said he, "afore he went away, about the house.

English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

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

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

United States anthropologist (1887-1948)

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

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

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

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From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

a state of melancholy depression

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

the act of departing

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

third-person singular of “enlarge” — make larger

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

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From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

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

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

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

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

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

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

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

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

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From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

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

From this reading "I telled Mr. Balfour," said he, "afore he went away, about the house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

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From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

immediately past

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

a form of address for a man

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

in a persistent manner

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

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From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I telled Mr. Balfour," said he, "afore he went away, about the house.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

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

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

join the ends of

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

cut off or left behind

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

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

From this reading "I telled Mr. Balfour," said he, "afore he went away, about the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

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

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

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

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

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From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

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

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'

an act of traveling by water

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

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

From this reading Mr. Benedict was plunged into profound dejection, and Jim saw that he must be at once and persistently diverted.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I telled Mr. Balfour," said he, "afore he went away, about the house.

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

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

at the time that

From this reading When, at last, Jim and Mr. Benedict were left alone by the departure of Mr. Balfour and the two lads, they sat as if they had been stranded by a sudden squall after a long and pleasant voyage.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JIM ENLARGES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE, AND COMPLETES HIS PLANS FOR A HOUSE-KEEPER.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading I telled him about the stoop, an' the chairs, an' the ladder for posies to run up on, an' I said somethin' about cubberds and settles, an' other thingembobs that have come into my mind; an' says he: 'Jim, be ye goin' to splice?'