Chapter III

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

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

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

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

any thing at all

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

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

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

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From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

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

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

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

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

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

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

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

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

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

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

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

From this reading HOW O'NEILL LEARNED TO PRONOUNCE.

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

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading HOW O'NEILL LEARNED TO PRONOUNCE.

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

engage in

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

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

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

United States playwright (1888-1953)

From this reading HOW O'NEILL LEARNED TO PRONOUNCE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

select carefully from a group

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

From this reading HOW O'NEILL LEARNED TO PRONOUNCE.

the manner in which someone utters a word

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

express in words

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

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

From this reading THE GOAT THAT RAN ROUND THE ROOF.--A HAS A BROAD SOUND.--NATIVES.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

a special situation

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

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

From this reading HOW O'NEILL LEARNED TO PRONOUNCE.

hard to endure

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

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

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For, as a matter of fact, he +does+ get quite close to some of the sounds; and I can nearly always guess what he is trying to say.

at the time that

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

which person or people

From this reading "I never could quite understand," said Bart van Dam, the big Cape giant, who had carried off Boyton the week before, "how O'Neill managed, out of such an extraordinary book, to pick up anything of the pronunciation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "When he is talking about that interesting Rotterdam street, the Boompjes, he doesn't make the first part rhyme with the English word loom, and then add +cheese+, a thing I have heard Britishers do who should have known better.