Chapter XII

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

From this reading A STUDY IN CHARACTER.

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

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading "Choost kon!" exclaimed a porter cheerfully, as he took our cycles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

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From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A STUDY IN CHARACTER.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Choost kon!" exclaimed a porter cheerfully, as he took our cycles.

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From this reading "Choost kon!" exclaimed a porter cheerfully, as he took our cycles.

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From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

past form of “cycle” — cause to go through a recurring sequence

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

plural of “cycle” — an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading "Choost kon!" exclaimed a porter cheerfully, as he took our cycles.

the first light of day

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

being one more than seven

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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 AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading "Choost kon!" exclaimed a porter cheerfully, as he took our cycles.

give expression to

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

mild cream-colored Dutch cheese shaped in balls

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading A STUDY IN CHARACTER.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

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From this reading "Choost kon!" exclaimed a porter cheerfully, as he took our cycles.

a specialist in linguistics

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

and nothing more

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

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

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading "Choost kon!" exclaimed a porter cheerfully, as he took our cycles.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

express in speech

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading A STUDY IN CHARACTER.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

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

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

up to a particular time

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

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

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Choost kon!" exclaimed a porter cheerfully, as he took our cycles.

create by training and teaching

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading We cycled to the station; but a row of market-boats, that had reached the one and only canal-bridge on our route, kept us waiting till they filed past; and we missed our train.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

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

From this reading Next morning we were up at dawn to be in time for the first express.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

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From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.

a young person of either sex

From this reading AN UNWELCOME INTERRUPTION.--THE LINGUIST AND THE SATELLITE.--THE BACKSLIDER.--DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?--HE MEANS THE EAST END.--WAKE UP, JOHN BULL.--GOUDA HISTORICAL.--FOREIGNERS DON'T GET THE HANG OF IT.--A CONFIDENT YOUNGSTER.--AN ENGLISH UNCLE FOR CLAAS.--DRAM-DRINKING AT EIGHT?--WUIF ES, OOM!--HIS BARK IS WORSE THAN HIS BITE.