Chapter XVI

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

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

(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 “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

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

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

weapons considered collectively

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mr. Hayman relented at sound of “The Ring of Bells,” and was ready to welcome the guests when they arrived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

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

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

the legal dissolution of a marriage

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

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

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

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

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mr. Hayman relented at sound of “The Ring of Bells,” and was ready to welcome the guests when they arrived.

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

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

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

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

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

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

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

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

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

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

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

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

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

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

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

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

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

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

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

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

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

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Hayman relented at sound of “The Ring of Bells,” and was ready to welcome the guests when they arrived.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Mr. Hayman relented at sound of “The Ring of Bells,” and was ready to welcome the guests when they arrived.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure

From this reading Mr. Hayman relented at sound of “The Ring of Bells,” and was ready to welcome the guests when they arrived.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

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

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Morals is morals, and business is business,” said Mrs. Hayman, “and I know Jordan Kellock by reputation, and his reputation is all it should be.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Mr. Hayman relented at sound of “The Ring of Bells,” and was ready to welcome the guests when they arrived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

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

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

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

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

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

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

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

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

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

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

possessive form of “waterman” — someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

accept gladly

From this reading Mr. Hayman relented at sound of “The Ring of Bells,” and was ready to welcome the guests when they arrived.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Hayman relented at sound of “The Ring of Bells,” and was ready to welcome the guests when they arrived.

during the time that

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading AT “THE WATERMAN’S ARMS” A measure of argument arose between Abel Hayman and his wife, master and mistress of “The Waterman’s Arms.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Dingle will get a bill of divorcement and they’ll be married according to law; and if they don’t come to us, they’ll go to the ‘Ring of Bells,’ so enough said.”

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He had held that to receive Medora and Kellock was quite impossible, while she took a contrary opinion, and her word was law.