Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

later than; following

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

(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 "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

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

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "What are we to do at beagle-time to-morrow?

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "A precious sight hotter," said Arthur, wrathfully.

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

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

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From this reading "What are we to do at beagle-time to-morrow?

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

lacking funds

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

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

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What are we to do at beagle-time to-morrow?

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

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

From this reading Just when the hounds start we've got to turn in to dinner.

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From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

informal terms for a meal

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

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

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

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From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

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

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Just when the hounds start we've got to turn in to dinner.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

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

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

showing lack of due respect or veneration

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

and nothing more

From this reading Just when the hounds start we've got to turn in to dinner.

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 "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

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From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

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

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading "A precious sight hotter," said Arthur, wrathfully.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "A precious sight hotter," said Arthur, wrathfully.

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

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Just when the hounds start we've got to turn in to dinner.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

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

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

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

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

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From this reading "What are we to do at beagle-time to-morrow?

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Just when the hounds start we've got to turn in to dinner.

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

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

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

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

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

From this reading Just when the hounds start we've got to turn in to dinner.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

at the time that

From this reading Now if old Punch (this was an irreverent corruption of the head-master's name current in certain sets at Grandcourt)--if old Punch had stopped our grub one day a week--" "Besides," broke in another, "we'll get things hotter than when we dined in hall."

which person or people

From this reading "Who cares what time we have dinner," said Munger to some of his admirers, "as long as we get it after all?

in a wrathful manner

From this reading "A precious sight hotter," said Arthur, wrathfully.