Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

from one side of something to the other

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

on or to one side

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

cut or trimmed by clipping

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

take in solid food

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

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

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mrs. Trapes, pray go and get it ready--I'm ravenous!"

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mrs. Trapes, pray go and get it ready--I'm ravenous!"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading "Which omission I will now haste to rectify.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

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

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Which omission I will now haste to rectify.

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

From this reading Mrs. Trapes, pray go and get it ready--I'm ravenous!"

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

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Trapes, pray go and get it ready--I'm ravenous!"

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Which omission I will now haste to rectify.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading "Which omission I will now haste to rectify.

plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Mrs. Trapes, pray go and get it ready--I'm ravenous!"

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

extremely hungry

From this reading Mrs. Trapes, pray go and get it ready--I'm ravenous!"

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

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Mrs. Trapes, pray go and get it ready--I'm ravenous!"

math: determine the length of

From this reading "Which omission I will now haste to rectify.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

cooked in hot water

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "Good f'r you!" said Mrs. Trapes; "in about half an hour you shall have a nice cup of beef tea to raven at--" "Confounded slops!" growled Ravenslee.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

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

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

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

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

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

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

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

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

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

From this reading "Which," said Mrs. Trapes, glancing up from her everlasting knitting, "which you never stopped to eat."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Which omission I will now haste to rectify.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CONCERNING A CLEW "Mrs. Trapes," said Ravenslee, laying aside the book he had been reading and letting his glance wander across smooth lawns and clipped yew hedges, "Mrs. Trapes, what about that stewed shin of beef with carrots and onions you prepared for--our wedding supper?"