Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

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

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

driving or forcing

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

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

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

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From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

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

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

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

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

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

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

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

From this reading "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

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

From this reading "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

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

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

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

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

a social unit living together

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

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

From this reading "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

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

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

the force of workers available

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

plural of “payment” — a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

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

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

not often

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

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

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

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

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

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

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that the colonel quieted his conscience on this score by seldom dining at home.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

(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 "Well, he is happy," said his mother; "he is easy in mind; he has a place."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

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

From this reading His mother and Madame Descoings were unwilling, out of delicacy, to remind him of his promise.

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

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

which person or people

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The year went by without one of those coins which Leon Gozlan so vigorously called "tigers with five claws" finding its way from Philippe's pocket to the household purse.

but in spite of that

From this reading Three months later, the colonel, who ate and drank enough for four men, finding fault with the food and compelling the poor widows, on the score of his payments, to spend much money on their table, had not yet paid down a single penny.