Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

(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 If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

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

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

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

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

having a bottom of a specified character

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

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From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

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From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

one or the other of two

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

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From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

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From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

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

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

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

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

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

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

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

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

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

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

a public lecturer at certain universities

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

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

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

absolutely essential

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

very recently

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

on one occasion

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

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

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

express in words

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

made smooth by ironing

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

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

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

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

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

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

From this reading A PHILOSOPHY THAT IS BOTTOMED ON SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL—SOME REASONS PLAINLY PRESENTED, AND CAVILLING OBJECTIONS PUT TO FLIGHT BY A CHARGE OF LOGICAL BAYONETS.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

under normal conditions

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

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

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.

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

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

which person or people

From this reading Dr. Reasono was quite as reasonable, in the personal embellishments of his lyceum, as any public lecturer I remember to have seen, who was required to execute his functions in the presence of ladies.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If I say that his coat had been brushed, his tail newly curled, and that his air was a little more than usually “solemnized,” as Captain Poke described it in a decent whisper, I believe all will be said that is either necessary or true.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He placed himself behind a foot-stool, which served as a table, smoothed its covering a little with his paws, and at once proceeded to business.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It may be well to add that he lectured without notes, and, as the subject did not immediately call for experiments, without any apparatus.