Chapter XVIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

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

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

in an accurate manner

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

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

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

permission to do something

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

plural of “debate” — a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

the organ of sight

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

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From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

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From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

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

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

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From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

and nothing more

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

engage in

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

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

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

a form of address for a man

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

information about recent and important events

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

not any; not one

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

not one, and not any

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

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

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

an artist who paints

From this reading THE PAINTER PUZZLED.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

participate in games or sport

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

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From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading THE PAINTER PUZZLED.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

term of address for a man

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

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From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

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

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

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

From this reading John helps him with his coat aright, And Jenkins hands his hat; My lover bows, and says good-night-- There’s no Romance in that!

a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

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

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

(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 “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading I’ve long had Pa’s and Ma’s consent, My aunt she quite approves, My Brother wishes joy from Kent, None try to thwart our loves; On Tuesday reverend Mr. Mace Will make me Mrs. Pratt, Of Number Twenty, Sussex Place-- There’s no Romance in that!

in the company of; together with

From this reading He comes at nine in time to choose His coffee--just two cups, And talks with Pa about the news, Repeats debates, and sups.

seek someone's favor

From this reading “Draw, Sir!”--_Old Play._ Well, something must be done for May, The time is drawing nigh, To figure in the catalogue And woo the public eye.