Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

on foot; walking

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

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

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."

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From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

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

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

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

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Let us insult ober his case," said Primus.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

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

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

a boy or man

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

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

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading GOLDSMITH.

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

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

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

From this reading "Let us insult ober his case," said Primus.

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

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

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

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading "Let us insult ober his case," said Primus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

go away from a place

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let us insult ober his case," said Primus.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

plural of “mock” — the act of mocking or ridiculing

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

not any; not one

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

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

From this reading "Let us insult ober his case," said Primus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

first in rank or degree

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."

the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

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

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

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

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

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

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

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

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

male cat

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let us insult ober his case," said Primus.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

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

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

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

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Impelled with steps unceasing to pursue Some fleeting good that mocks me with the view; That, like the circle, bounding earth and skies, Allures from far, and, as I follow, flies.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Whenever Tom Gladding and Primus put their heads together, it was pretty certain that there was some mischief afoot, and a few words of the conversation, which we overhear, as they walk down the street in company, leave no doubt on the subject.

but in spite of that

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see, Prime," said Gladding, "the foolish fellow ain't cured yet."