Chapter IX

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

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading THE OLD BAILEY—ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED.

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

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

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

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

United States singer (1918-1990)

From this reading THE OLD BAILEY—ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED.

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

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

plural of “burglary” — entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

at any time

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

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

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

someone unfortunate without housing

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

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

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading THE OLD BAILEY—ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

and nothing more

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

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

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

take the midday meal

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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

From this reading THE OLD BAILEY—ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED.

not any; not one

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD BAILEY—ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED.

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

From this reading THE OLD BAILEY—ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

like better; value more highly

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

plural of “rape” — Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

Identical; not different.

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

cut with a saw

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading THE OLD BAILEY—ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED.

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From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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

From this reading THE OLD BAILEY—ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

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From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

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

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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

From this reading “Well,” said Mr. O’Rapley, “there’s no murder to-day, but there’s sure to be highway robberies, burglaries, rapes, and so on.”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

up to a particular time

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, thankee, sir,” said Bumpkin, “what he there?”—just the same as a hungry guest would ask the waiter for the bill of fare.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading And I saw in my dream that Don O’Rapley and worthy Master Bumpkin proceeded together until they came to the Old Bailey; that delightful place which will ever impress me with the belief that the Satanic Personage is not a homeless wanderer.

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

From this reading As they journeyed together O’Rapley asked whether there was any particular kind of case which he would prefer—much the same as he would enquire what he would like for lunch.