Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

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

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

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

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

a youthful male person

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

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

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

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From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

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

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

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

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

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

From this reading Hmm!' replied the second.

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From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

of great significance or value

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

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

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

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

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Hmm!' replied the second.

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From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

express in words

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Hmm!' replied the second.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

in like or similar manner

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

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

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

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

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

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

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

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

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

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

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

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

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

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

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A small boy with a dirty face met another small boy similarly caparisoned.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading 'You are a ----' (we suppress the word he used; suffice it to say, it may be defined, 'a kind of harp much used by the ancients!')--'twicet two is four.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

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

From this reading The reader may not see it, but the writer does, that this trivial conversation has important bearing on the fate of William Ravenshoe, the wrongful-rightful, rightful-wrongful, etcetera, heir.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Said the first: 'Eech! you don' know how much twicet two is?'