Chapter XIV

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

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

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

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

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

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

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

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

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

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

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

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

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

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

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

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

a thick and heavy shoe

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

used as expletives

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

any of several games played with small rectangular blocks

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

at any time

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

smooth and unconstrained in movement

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

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

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

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

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

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

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

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

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

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

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

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

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

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

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

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

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

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

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

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

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

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

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

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

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

a special situation

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was so much agitated indeed, that instead of addressing Mr. O’Rapley, he spoke to Mrs. Oldtimes, as though in her female tenderness he might find a more sincere and sympathetic adviser.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

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

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Don O’Rapley expresses his views of the policy of the legislature in not permitting dominoes to be played in public houses.

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

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

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

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Bumpkin returned to the cosy parlour, his face was red and his teeth were set.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

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

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mr. Bumpkin was never what you would call an eloquent or fluent speaker: his Somersetshire brogue was at times difficult of comprehension.

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

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.

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

From this reading He certainly was not fluent when he said to Mrs. Oldtimes: “Why thic—there—damn un Mrs. Oldtimes if he beant gwine and never zeed zich a thing in my bornd days—” “Why what ever in the name of goodness gracious is the matter?” asked the landlady.