Chapter VII

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

for the reason that

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

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From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

fearless and daring

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

to a great extent or degree

From this reading He was considerably ruffled.

dearly loved

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

complete or carry out

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a state of nervous depression

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

involving risk or danger

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading He was considerably ruffled.

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

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading No, it isn’t funk, it’s an inherited respect for the law."

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

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading No, it isn’t funk, it’s an inherited respect for the law."

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading No, it isn’t funk, it’s an inherited respect for the law."

(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

poorly conceived or thought out

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

absolutely essential

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

not any; not one

From this reading No, it isn’t funk, it’s an inherited respect for the law."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

to a notorious degree

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

above and across; more than

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

restricted to something

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading No, it isn’t funk, it’s an inherited respect for the law."

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading He was considerably ruffled.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

express in words

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

in a serious manner

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

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

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

lacking love and generosity

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

(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 "Well, let me say I can appreciate your law-abiding spirit," said the Duke, "but as Hank said, this isn’t a case for the police: it’s a purely personal matter between Mr. Slewer and myself.

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

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

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading But because the beggar is getting over bold, it is necessary to clip his wings—this is our opportunity."

the words that are spoken

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I’m not laughing, Tuppy," said the Duke seriously, "I can quite understand your funk——" "My dear good misguided an’ altogether uncharitable friend," said Tuppy, greatly pained, "it isn’t funk—I’m notoriously rash as a matter of fact: why my discharge was suspended for bein’ rash an’ hazardous—they were the Official Receiver’s own words.