Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

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

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

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

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

an instance of boastful talk

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

eat an early morning meal

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

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

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

at any time

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

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From this reading It was more of a faceache, I suppose, than the genuine toothache."

a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading It was more of a faceache, I suppose, than the genuine toothache."

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

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

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

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

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

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

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

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

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

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

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

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

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

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

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

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

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

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

immediately past

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

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

From this reading It was more of a faceache, I suppose, than the genuine toothache."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

being perceived or observed

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

with speed

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

very bad

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

express in words

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

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

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

express a supposition

From this reading It was more of a faceache, I suppose, than the genuine toothache."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was more of a faceache, I suppose, than the genuine toothache."

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

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

an ache localized in or around a tooth

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

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

From this reading RESULTING IN A BETROTHAL AND A TEMPEST At the breakfast table next morning Julia’s pale face was noticed and commented upon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Julia colored, for what her father said was true, neither did she remember of ever having had the toothache in her life; but quickly recovering herself, she said, "Neither have I a decayed tooth.

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

From this reading "She had a violent toothache last night, which kept her awake," said Fanny.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now I think of it," said Mr. Middleton, "I wonder, Tempest, how you can have the toothache, for you are always bragging about your handsome, healthy teeth, and say you hain’t a rotten fang in your head."