Chapter II

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

From this reading ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again?

later than; following

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

anew

From this reading ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again?

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite

From this reading ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again?

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

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

in a state of sleep

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Or the “Western Watchdog” been barking at you?

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading Or the “Western Watchdog” been barking at you?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

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

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

dearly loved

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again?

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again?

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

joined in matrimony

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Never mind them, now.

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never mind them, now.

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

From this reading Never mind them, now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or the “Western Watchdog” been barking at you?

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again?

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

express in words

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

have in common

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

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

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Never mind them, now.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading ‘Those Antimony Lead people been having a deputation again?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

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

From this reading Come and look at Baby—she’s fast asleep, and looks so sweet and good—you can tackle those dreadful people after breakfast to-morrow—the proper time, as you always say.’

a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste

From this reading Or the “Western Watchdog” been barking at you?

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Or the “Western Watchdog” been barking at you?

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

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

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

a late time of life

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘What’s been bothering you, my dear?’ queried the partner of his joys and sorrows—of which, indeed, she had borne more than her share during the latter years of their married life.