used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
a youthful male person
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
cumbrousadjective
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
a social unit living together
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
set up or found
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
the act of departing
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
a particular point in time
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
NixnounUS /nɪks/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
PicklenounUS /ˈpɪkəl/
vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
with speed
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much so that latterly we have found it desirable to dispense with the cumbrous ceremony of going round to call for Nix.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading The fact is we have taken a great fancy to _that_ boy Little Pickle; he is certainly a very fine boy.
virulencenounUS /ˈvɪrələns/
extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease)
From this reading Since that event the _tranquil_ moods have come over us periodically, with rapidly increasing virulence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may be remembered that in a recent chapter we mentioned being in a _tranquil mood_, and, while in that condition, calling on our friend Nix, and further, that Nix introduced us that same evening to some ladies with brown eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading It occurs to us at this moment that we have not yet given a name to this family.
