Chapter II

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

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

(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 Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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

From this reading “And why are you hunting up the man?”

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Middleton & Co. were very hazy concerning Professor Saxlehner.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Middleton & Co. were very hazy concerning Professor Saxlehner.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

every person

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Middleton & Co. were very hazy concerning Professor Saxlehner.

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

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

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

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading “And why are you hunting up the man?”

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

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

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 Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

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

From this reading “And why are you hunting up the man?”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading Middleton & Co. were very hazy concerning Professor Saxlehner.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

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

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

and nothing more

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Middleton & Co. were very hazy concerning Professor Saxlehner.

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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

From this reading Middleton & Co. were very hazy concerning Professor Saxlehner.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

in or at or to some place

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

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

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

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

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “And why are you hunting up the man?”

precisely as stated

From this reading Middleton & Co. were very hazy concerning Professor Saxlehner.

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

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He lived way out somewhere in the suburbs in a little house of his own, did his own cooking, and was very crabbed to outsiders.

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

From this reading Middleton & Co. were very hazy concerning Professor Saxlehner.

at the time that

From this reading Burke and Rollins knew nothing, but Middleton informed me the Professor had dropped all his old associates when he retired from the college and in return everybody had forgotten him.

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

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “And why are you hunting up the man?”

a late time of life

From this reading He (Middleton) understood Saxlehner was involved in some colossal scheme which he had “hung on to” all these years, and so far his only recompense was in testing the delights of a hermit.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “And why are you hunting up the man?”