Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

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

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

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

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

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

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

being joined in close association

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

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

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

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

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

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

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

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

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

of the present time and place

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

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

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

engage in

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

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

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

not any; not one

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

a feast day and the seven days following it

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

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From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

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From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

term of address for a man

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

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

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

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

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

up to a particular time

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

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

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

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

From this reading MASTER MORE It was not until nearly a month later that Ralph made an opportunity to call upon Sir Thomas More.

(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 Cromwell had given him to understand that there was no immediate reason for haste; his own time was tolerably occupied, and he thought it as well not to make a show of over-great hurry.

sailing barge used especially in East Anglia

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading It stood well back in its own grounds, divided from the river by a wall with a wicket gate in it.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading * * * * * It was a wonderfully pleasant house, Ralph thought, as his wherry came up to the foot of the garden stairs that led down from the lawn to the river.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He wrote to Sir Thomas, explaining that he wished to see him on a matter connected with his brother Christopher, and received a courteous reply begging him to come to dinner on the following Thursday, the octave of the Assumption, as Sir Thomas thought it proper to add.