Chapter IV · Chapter 4

have an effect upon

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

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

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

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

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She might choose to come or choose to keep away.

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

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

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From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading She might choose to come or choose to keep away.

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

From this reading She might choose to come or choose to keep away.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

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

From this reading She might choose to come or choose to keep away.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

the act of departing

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

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

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

the force of workers available

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She might choose to come or choose to keep away.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She might choose to come or choose to keep away.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

in a professional manner

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

past form of “revolt” — make revolution

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

cut with a saw

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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

From this reading She might choose to come or choose to keep away.

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From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

a step in walking or running

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

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

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

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

From this reading She might choose to come or choose to keep away.

except if; if not

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

past form of “wager” — stake on the outcome of an issue

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

plural of “web” — an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE SEE CARINTHIA PUT IN PRACTICE ONE OF HER OLD FATHER'S LESSONS Seated at his breakfast-table, the earl saw Gower stride in, and could have wagered he knew the destination of the fellow's morning walk.

plural of “whim” — a sudden desire

From this reading The whims of animals do not affect men unless they are professionally tamers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Petty domestic dissensions are besides poor webs to the man pulling singlehanded at ropes with his revolted miners.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It concerned him little; he would be leaving the castle in less than an hour.