Chapter V

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

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

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

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

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

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

for the reason that

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

cause to be bored

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MAKING OF THE KITE BY THE HOME CIRCLE.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading THE MAKING OF THE KITE BY THE HOME CIRCLE.

under normal conditions

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

the act of constructing something

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

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

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

being one more than seven

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

being one more than ten

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

a woman who is foreperson of a jury

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

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

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

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

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE MAKING OF THE KITE BY THE HOME CIRCLE.

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

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

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

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

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

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading THE MAKING OF THE KITE BY THE HOME CIRCLE.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

the item at the end

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

set up or found

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

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

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE MAKING OF THE KITE BY THE HOME CIRCLE.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

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

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAKING OF THE KITE BY THE HOME CIRCLE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

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

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

among the people

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

on the contrary

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

transport commercially

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

not in physical motion

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

sadness expressed by weeping

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

express in words

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

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

From this reading THE MAKING OF THE KITE BY THE HOME CIRCLE.

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

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

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

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

male cat

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

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

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

under normal conditions

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

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From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

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

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.

plural of “whine” — a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

which person or people

From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will begin," said he, "by describing my first appearance in my present form.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Never did a large ship launch or the building of a great mansion require more care and pains, or entirely engross more workmen than I did in _my_ construction.

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From this reading Foreman, or rather forewoman, Mrs. Tufnell, otherwise called indifferently, mother, mamma, or mummy; and as workpeople, Bob, aged eleven; Tom, aged ten; Mary, alias Polly, aged nine; Jeanie, usually termed "Jean," aged eight; Theodore, popularly christened "Dora," because he was a little given to tearfulness and whines, aged seven; and lastly little Lucy, who still bore the name of "baby," and who numbered five summers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading My architect-in-chief, I must tell you, was George Vernon, Esquire, commonly called "Uncle Gee," and the workmen he employed under his orders were as follows.