Chapter VII

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

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

(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 "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

give sanction to

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

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

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

exhale hard

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

show off

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

dearly loved

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

stop moving or become immobilized

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading MASSINGER--_The Guardian_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

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From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

a lack of gratitude

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

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

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

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From this reading MASSINGER--_The Guardian_.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

not any; not one

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

in an ominous manner

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

and nothing more

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

except for; apart from

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

express a supposition

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

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

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

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From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

lacking kindness

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

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

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For us, we do approve the Roman maxim, To save one citizen is a greater prize, Than to have killed, in war, ten enemies.

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

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude.---- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, Thou dost not bite so nigh, As benefits forgot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

but in spite of that

From this reading "You know then, I presume," said Catherine, beginning her narrative, ominously, with a sigh,--"you know, I suppose, all about old Mr. Gilbert, and his"---- "My dear creature," said Miss Falconer, "I know no more of Mr. Gilbert than the Grand Turk; and all that I can boast of knowledge in relation to his cut-throat children, is that they were the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow; but whether they were real kites, with claws and feathers, or only the philosopher's two-legged birds, human chanticleers, I could never yet determine.

the person or people being spoken to

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