Chapter X

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

later than; following

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

(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 THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

past form of “bemoan” — regret strongly

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

ruin completely

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

plural of “cahoot” — collusion

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

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From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “Yes, but how will I feel if nothing comes out of it?” said Bill, gloomily.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

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From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

in a serious manner

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading “Yes, but how will I feel if nothing comes out of it?” said Bill, gloomily.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

a short vivid experience

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

with gloom

From this reading “Yes, but how will I feel if nothing comes out of it?” said Bill, gloomily.

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

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading “Yes, but how will I feel if nothing comes out of it?” said Bill, gloomily.

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

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

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From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

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

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

bestow a quality on

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

for more time

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Yes, but how will I feel if nothing comes out of it?” said Bill, gloomily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Yes, but how will I feel if nothing comes out of it?” said Bill, gloomily.

above and across; more than

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

cut with a saw

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

have in common

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

and nothing more

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

be standing; be upright

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

restricted to something

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

carry out

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

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

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

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

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

which person or people

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Yes, but how will I feel if nothing comes out of it?” said Bill, gloomily.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Tommy thought Bill was entitled to some pleasure on his own account and, wishing to share his luck, he said, earnestly:

in the company of; together with

From this reading THAT night after supper Tommy, who felt that his joy over the new car was almost too great to be strictly moral, told Bill all about it and saw Bill's flashing eyes at the thought of a car to experiment with, a lack that he had often bemoaned.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, but how will I feel if nothing comes out of it?” said Bill, gloomily.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I'll lend it to you or give it to you, or we'll go in cahoots or on any basis you want; but if you don't invent my kerosene-carburetor I'll bust.”

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

From this reading “I can't stand it any longer, Bill; you've simply got to take the fifty dollars.