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 The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

later than; following

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

(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 One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

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

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

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

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

from appearances alone

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading THE MUSICAL ASS.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

braying characteristic of donkeys

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

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

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

plural of “donkey” — the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

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From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

highest in quality

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

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

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

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

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

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

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

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

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

conformity or harmony

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

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

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading THE MUSICAL ASS.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

not any; not one

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

only a very short time before

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

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

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

deliver by singing

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

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

From this reading THE MUSICAL ASS.

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

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

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

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

in an unceremonious manner

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

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

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have no less an authority than Dr Franklin to prove that donkeys enjoy music.

in or at the place that

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

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

From this reading One day, during the performance of a piece of music which apparently pleased it more than any it had previously heard, the animal, quitting its usual post outside the window, unceremoniously entered the room, and, to exhibit its satisfaction, began to bray with all its might.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

in a wise manner

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mistress of a chateau in France where he visited had an excellent voice, and every time she began to sing, a donkey belonging to the establishment invariably came near the window, and listened with the greatest attention.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I need scarcely hint, after you have read this story, that you will act wisely in keeping your proper place.