Chapter VII

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

(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 Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading They are “not to eat in school,” are they?

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

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

plural of “cut” — a share of the profits

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

third-person singular of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

convert food into absorbable substances

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

take in solid food

From this reading They are “not to eat in school,” are they?

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

opinion or judgment

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

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

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

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

From this reading They are “not to eat in school,” are they?

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading They “must not smile in school,” must they?

not one, and not any

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They are “not to eat in school,” are they?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

by chance

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

put into a recess

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

recite in elocution

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

an educational institution

From this reading They are “not to eat in school,” are they?

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading They “must not smile in school,” must they?

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

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

express in speech

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

an elderly unmarried woman

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

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

From this reading They are “not to eat in school,” are they?

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

From this reading They are “not to eat in school,” are they?

male cat

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

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

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

(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 Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

at the time that

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).

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

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading They may go out in recess, but they must speak in a whisper out of doors, as if they all had the bronchitis!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps they have made an indifferent breakfast (perhaps they are poor, and have had none at all, and A, B, C, D, doesn’t digest well on an empty stomach); but the spinster teacher can hear them recite with a tempting bunch of grapes in her hand, which she leisurely devours before their longing eyes.

an affirmative

From this reading Not when “Tom Hood” in a pinafore, cuts up some sly prank that brings “down the house;” yes—and the ferule too, on everybody’s hand but his own (for he has a way of drawing on his “deacon face,” to order).