Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

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

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

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

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

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

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

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

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

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

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

dearly loved

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

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

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

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

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

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

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

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

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

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

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

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

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

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

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

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

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

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

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

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

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

set down according to a plan

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

during or for the length of one night

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

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

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

express in words

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading I could but agree with him in this prudent suggestion, and so we bade each other good-night, and laid ourselves down in a pleasant spot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

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

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

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

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

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

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

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

From this reading MY CONSCIENCE GETS THE BETTER OF DESIRE, AND A BIRD BRINGS GREAT JOY TO MY DEAR LADY.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

up to a particular time

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

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

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

signal by winking

From this reading "Master," says Matthew, "let us try and snatch a wink of sleep, for 'tis late, and the Ingas are early risers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Indeed," adds he, "we might with advantage keep this business to ourselves and say not a word of it to any one until we know these Ingas better, and judge whether they are ripe enough or too far gone for preservation."

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Moreover, we shall do well to see how this design appears in the daylight, for I have known many a scheme that wore an excellent complexion overnight--like certain females--not worth two straws in the morning.