Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

having companions or an escort

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

feel admiration for

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

(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 '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

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

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

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

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

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

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

plural of “brickbat” — a fragment of brick used as a weapon

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

permission to do something

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

become dark or darker

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

dearly loved

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

grow worse

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

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

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

first in order of birth

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

a social unit living together

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

a young female

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

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

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

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

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

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

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

for more time

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

United States religious and writer (1915-1968)

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

not any; not one

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

term of address for a man

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

a male human offspring

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

persistent determination

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

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

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

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

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

precisely as stated

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

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

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

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

From this reading 'An A. V. I was, an A. V. I am no longer; and I defy popular clamour, accompanied by brickbats, to shake my principles.'

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

From this reading 'But he is engaged, and I can never give my consent; and if he marries that girl, the firm ceases to be "Warren & Son, wax-cloth manufacturers."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

during the time that

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

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

From this reading 'Why, sir, I have a family, and my eldest son--' 'Does he decline to be vaccinated?' asked Merton, in a sympathetic voice.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

in the company of; together with

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading 'No, sir, or he would never darken my doorway,' exclaimed this more than Roman father.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading '_Justum et tinacem propositi virum_,' murmured Merton, adding, 'All that is very interesting, but, my dear sir, while I admire the tenacity of your principles, will you permit me to ask, what has vaccination to do with the special business of our firm?'