Chapter XXV

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

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speak to

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

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

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Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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

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call forth

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

showing who or what does the action

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plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

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a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose

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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

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a small house with a single story

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Greek philosopher who developed an atomistic theory of matter (460-370 BC)

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at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Yet Peter was now not entirely lonely.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

how something is done or how it happens

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And here is the manner of their first meeting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

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

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

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

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading And here is the manner of their first meeting.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

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

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

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

the aggregate of past events

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on condition that; in the event that

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

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(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

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lacking worth or importance

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

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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move forward by leaps and bounds

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

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

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used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

the literary culture

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Yet Peter was now not entirely lonely.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And here is the manner of their first meeting.

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

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading And here is the manner of their first meeting.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

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derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

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

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the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

not any; not one

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet Peter was now not entirely lonely.

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

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

by chance

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disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Yet Peter was now not entirely lonely.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

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publicly displayed

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

a young dog

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

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not move; be in a resting position

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established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading DEMOCRITUS And now if this history be inclined to jump from one place to another in a somewhat inconsequent fashion, perhaps it will be forgiven, for with its hero wandering away by himself and the rest of the characters more or less congregated together, it takes some mental skipping to record their story.

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

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

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

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to a small degree or extent

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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required or under orders

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

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disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

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

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

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in contact with each other or in proximity

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

not known

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

migratory

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

From this reading Yet Peter was now not entirely lonely.

at the time that

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

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(especially of dogs) having stiff wiry hair

From this reading He had picked up a chum, a pal, in the shape of a small and extremely mongrel puppy of a breed unknown, but it is to be supposed that wire-haired terrier predominated.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

in the company of; together with

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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When Peter left the cottage in the early morning he walked first to the market-town, where he posted two letters--one to the Lady Anne Garland and one to his publishers, telling them that at present he had no settled address, but that if he wished to correspond with them later he would let them know.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet Peter was now not entirely lonely.