Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

speak to

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

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

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

capable of being attributed

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

plural of “degenerate” — a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

a person who tries to please or amuse

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

in a graceful manner

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

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

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

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From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

a social unit living together

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

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

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

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

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

for the most part

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

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

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

skillful after much practice

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

a person who represents others

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

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

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

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

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading To do the honors of another man's house is a tremendous test of tact.

hard to endure

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

entry to another's property without right or permission

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading It is not improbable, then, Dan MacNaghten's success in this trying part was mainly attributable to the fact that he had never thought of its difficulty.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In point of skill or address, we know of few things more difficult.

(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 He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.

at the time that

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

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

From this reading The ease which sits so gracefully on a host becomes assurance when practised by a representative; and there is a species of monarchy about the lord of a household that degenerates into usurpation in the hands of a pretender.

a late time of life

From this reading He had gone through a fine property in a few years of dissipation, during which he had played the entertainer so often and so well that nothing seemed to him more natural than a seat at the head of a table, nor any task more simple or agreeable than to dispense its hospitalities.