Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey)

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

(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 From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

take in solid food

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

the act of consuming food

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

at any time

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

set up or found

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

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

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

conducive to good health of body or mind

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading So it is in marriage.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

possessing material wealth

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it is in marriage.

in the near future

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

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

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

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

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading From a vender of pipe-sticks he becomes a rich Aga, but feels all the inconvenience of supporting a false character.

precisely as stated

From this reading I soon found that I had a very difficult part to perform.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

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

From this reading A Chinese philosopher is said to have remarked, that if the operation of eating was confined to what takes place between the mouth and the palate, then nothing could be more pleasant, and one might eat for ever; but it is the stomach, the digestive organs, and, in fact, the rest of the body, which decide ultimately whether the said operation has been prejudicial or healthful.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading If it were confined to what takes place between man and wife, nothing more simple; but then come the ties of relationship and the interests of families, and they decide much upon its happiness or misery.