Chapter V

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

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

(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 Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "How's that new club gettin' along?"

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

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

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

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

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

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

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

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading "How's that new club gettin' along?"

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

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

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

your parents

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

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

From this reading "How's that new club gettin' along?"

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

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

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

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

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

From this reading "How's that new club gettin' along?"

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

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

and nothing more

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

the force of workers available

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

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

From this reading "How's that new club gettin' along?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

dependable

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

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

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

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

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

plural of “urchin” — poor and often mischievous city child

From this reading His three sons were healthy urchins, who obeyed and respected their parents--just like other boys.

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

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

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

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

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

From this reading The Stouts at Home THE Stouts were common folks--most of us are, for that matter, in one way or another.

which person or people

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But in his dealings with men he was as honest as his wife in her speech, and made money despite customers who did not pay their bills.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Excepting Sundays, Mr. Stout ate his meals with the frock on that he wore at the store; he used his knife at table in a manner not prescribed by etiquette; and at all times his English was at variance with the best authority.