Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A FIRST VISIT AND SAGE ADVICE.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading A FIRST VISIT AND SAGE ADVICE.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

(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 Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading A FIRST VISIT AND SAGE ADVICE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

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

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading "So it would, if we were bears--both of us.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

in a blissful manner

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

the two together, not just one

From this reading "So it would, if we were bears--both of us.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

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From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

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

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A FIRST VISIT AND SAGE ADVICE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

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

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "So it would, if we were bears--both of us.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

engage in

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

and nothing more

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

for a long time without essential change

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading A FIRST VISIT AND SAGE ADVICE.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So it would, if we were bears--both of us.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

required or under orders

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

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

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading "So it would, if we were bears--both of us.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A FIRST VISIT AND SAGE ADVICE.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "So it would, if we were bears--both of us.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading They didn't begin to build, from Cousin George's nor from any other plan, for many weeks.

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

From this reading "So it would, if we were bears--both of us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

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

From this reading Until the new house should be completed, Jill had agreed to commence housekeeping in the house that Jack built, without making any alterations in it, only reserving the privilege of finding all the fault she pleased to Jack privately, in order, as she said, to convince him that it would be impossible for them to be permanently happy in such a house.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I supposed," said Jack, with a groan, "that my company would make you blissfully happy in a cave or a dug-out."