Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

(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 But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Father, you must go and see Lord Castlewell at once."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

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From this reading LORD CASTLEWELL IS MUCH TROUBLED.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

a half of an hour

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

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

From this reading LORD CASTLEWELL IS MUCH TROUBLED.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

immediately past

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD CASTLEWELL IS MUCH TROUBLED.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading LORD CASTLEWELL IS MUCH TROUBLED.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Father, you must go and see Lord Castlewell at once."

in an essential manner

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

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

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

on one occasion

From this reading "Father, you must go and see Lord Castlewell at once."

vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

express in words

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Father, you must go and see Lord Castlewell at once."

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

hurting

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading But the conversation was so long and intricate, being necessarily carried on by means of her tablet, that poor O'Mahony's rod was losing all its pickle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading LORD CASTLEWELL IS MUCH TROUBLED.

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

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

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

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

at the time that

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When her father had been with her half-an-hour, and was beginning to think that he could escape and go down to the House,--and he had a rod in pickle for the Speaker's back, such a rod that the Speaker's back should be sore for the rest of the session--Rachel began her lengthened conversation with him.

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

From this reading In the last half-hour she had made up her mind as to what she would say.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Father, you must go and see Lord Castlewell at once."