Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

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

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

on or to one side

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

causing inconvenience

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

a youthful male person

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

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

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

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

From this reading "Can't you take something for it?" says I.

marked by a large or well-developed chest

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Can't you take something for it?" says I.

the finger next to the thumb

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

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

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

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

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

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

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

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

From this reading "Can't you take something for it?" says I.

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

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

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Can't you take something for it?" says I.

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

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

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

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

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

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

generous in assistance to the poor

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

change to the contrary

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Can't you take something for it?" says I.

a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

use a knife on

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

English writer (1672-1729)

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

carry out

From this reading "Can't you take something for it?" says I.

express in words

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

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

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

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

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

having intellectual depth

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

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

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading But he waves aside my comedy stab and proceeds, chesty and serious, "Really, I am, though.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I must admit that at first it came a little awkward, not being used to thinking much about others; but now--why, I'm getting so I can tell almost at a glance what people want and how to help them!"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading REVERSE ENGLISH ON SONNY BOY "Do you know, Shorty," says J. Bayard Steele, balancin' his bamboo walkin' stick thoughtful on one forefinger, "I'm getting to be a regular expert in altruism."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It's this philanthropic executor work that I've been dragged into doing by that whimsical will of your friend, the late Pyramid Gordon, of course.