Chapter V

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

later than; following

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

anew

From this reading 'Can't you? how odd!' said G., again bursting into a fit of laughter.

(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 I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading 'Can't you? how odd!' said G., again bursting into a fit of laughter.

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

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

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

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading 'Can't you? how odd!' said G., again bursting into a fit of laughter.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

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From this reading 'Can't you? how odd!' said G., again bursting into a fit of laughter.

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

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

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From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

the sound of laughing

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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 I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

in motion

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

not divisible by two

From this reading 'Can't you? how odd!' said G., again bursting into a fit of laughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

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

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

plural of “rupee” — the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

express in words

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

a general conscious awareness

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

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

From this reading 'I say,' said Mrs. G., 'it's nothing of the kind.

a special situation

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

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

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

precisely as stated

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

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

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

which person or people

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lady and Captain G. were both convulsed with laughter; the latter, after a second bow, rode off with the Staff-Captain, who observed to G., 'You and the lady seem to understand the joke; I confess I can't see it.'

but in spite of that

From this reading I'm not thinking of moving--don't imagine any such thing--yet, after all, in another sense, it may be termed "a moving spectacle," inasmuch as it is most likely to move a good many rupees into my pocket.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So you see, Captain Gunthorpe, that I have very good reason to be obliged to the Colonel and your friend Captain W.'