Chapter IV

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

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

at or in the front

From this reading Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

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

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

(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 Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

pleasantly occupied

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

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

From this reading Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

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

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

aroused or activated

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

a youthful male person

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

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

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

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

From this reading Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

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

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

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

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

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

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

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

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

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

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

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

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

and nothing more

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

a boy or man

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

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

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

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

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

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

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

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

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

possessive form of “perry” — United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

with speed

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

in a quizzical and questioning manner

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

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

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

a male human offspring

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

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

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

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

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

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

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

a just detectable amount

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

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

From this reading Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Then you can go ahead and catch all the unicorns you want.”

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

From this reading The boy looked a little shame-faced at having disclosed the fact that he had fallen asleep and had dreamed of the monsters on which his mind had been set, but his father put his hand on the lad’s shoulder, and said kindly:

belonging to which person

From this reading PIRATES OF THE AIR Perry’s father, whose entrance had awakened the boy, looked quizzically at the lad as he stood rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

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

From this reading You’d better get to bed, son, just about as quickly as you know how.

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

From this reading “I don’t know about catching a unicorn,” the old merchant said, with more than a trace of amused understanding in his tone, “but there’s a big chance that you’ve caught a cold!