Chapter V

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

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

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

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

for the reason that

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

French actress (1844-1923)

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

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From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

lacking funds

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

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

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

divisible by two

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

opinion or judgment

From this reading Fleetwood rolled his eyes hopelessly.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

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From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

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

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

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

From this reading You must n’t go to the theatre looking that way.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

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

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

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

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

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

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

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

From this reading Fleetwood rolled his eyes hopelessly.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading Fleetwood rolled his eyes hopelessly.

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

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

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

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

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

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

and nothing more

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

immediately past

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

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From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading You must n’t go to the theatre looking that way.

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

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading You must n’t go to the theatre looking that way.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

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

From this reading You must n’t go to the theatre looking that way.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

not any; not one

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

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

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Fleetwood rolled his eyes hopelessly.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

with tears; in a tearful manner

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

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

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading You must n’t go to the theatre looking that way.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

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

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

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

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

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

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

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

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading You must n’t go to the theatre looking that way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

in or at the place that

From this reading Even Berri began to see that we had gone somewhat far, for he plucked the rose from Fleetwood’s cheek, exclaiming,— "Good gracious, man! where did you get this?

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

From this reading Just because Bernhardt plays Hamlet is no reason why you should undertake to do Ophelia;" and then he threw it on the floor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This was in the nature of a last straw, for Fleetwood almost tearfully broke out with,— "You dreadful, dreadful boys, my reputation is ruined; they ’ll think I ’ve been drinking."