Chapter II

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

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

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

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

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

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

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

-ing form of “bluff” — deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

dearly loved

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

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From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Now, I'll tell you what we'll do.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

be excessively hot

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

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

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

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

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

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

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

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

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

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

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

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

From this reading "Now, I'll tell you what we'll do.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

a person of subnormal intelligence

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

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

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

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

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, I'll tell you what we'll do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

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

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

for each

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus Smilax having aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

express in words

From this reading "Now, I'll tell you what we'll do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

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

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

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

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

a special situation

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

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

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

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

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

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

From this reading "Now, I'll tell you what we'll do.

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

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Now, I'll tell you what we'll do.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Bluffing was always my strong point, and I have noticed, my dear, that in whatever I have tried to do since we were married you have contributed at least ninety per cent. to success.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

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

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You fry the potatoes and I'll boil the can of pease; I think four minutes will boil them hard, like an egg, and together we'll put the sarsaparilla on ice, and bluff the whole thing through.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading "But _I'd_ know they didn't mean it," said Mrs. Idiot, smiling in spite of her woe.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, I'll tell you what we'll do.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And that brings up the question, why should your conscience be troubled by the insincerity of others?" said he.