Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading OF A MARRIAGE BY SPECIAL LICENCE.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

later than; following

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

at or in the front

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

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

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

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From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

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From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OF A MARRIAGE BY SPECIAL LICENCE.

plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances

From this reading ROSALIND'S COMPARISONS.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

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From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

set up or found

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

a man of refinement

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

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

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

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

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

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

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

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

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

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

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

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

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

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From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

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From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

From this reading OF A MARRIAGE BY SPECIAL LICENCE.

engage in

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading OF A MARRIAGE BY SPECIAL LICENCE.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF A MARRIAGE BY SPECIAL LICENCE.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

and nothing more

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

deeply absorbed in thought

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

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From this reading ROSALIND'S COMPARISONS.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

witty remark

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

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From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

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

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading OF A MARRIAGE BY SPECIAL LICENCE.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

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

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

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

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

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

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

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

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.

belonging to which person

From this reading OF THE THREE BRIDESMAIDS, AND HOW THE BRIDE WAS A GOOD SAILOR But it never occurred to Dr. Vereker that the voice of the smoking gentleman, whose "_she_" knew a couple that had been cooked at a registry office, was a voice quite familiar to him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If a brain-molecule could have been found not preoccupied with Sally he might have been able to give her next day a suggestive hint about a possibility ahead.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The only effect it had on his Sally-dazed mind was to make him wonder four hours after what it was that kept putting Julius Bradshaw into his head.