Chapter XXI

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

later than; following

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

(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 To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

Having no one else present.

From this reading JOURNEY'S END Harrigan dined alone.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

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

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading JOURNEY'S END Harrigan dined alone.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

negotiation between nations

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

command with authority

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

an ache localized in the middle or inner ear

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading JOURNEY'S END Harrigan dined alone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

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

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

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

From this reading JOURNEY'S END Harrigan dined alone.

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

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading JOURNEY'S END Harrigan dined alone.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

in your mind

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

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

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

absolutely essential

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

not any; not one

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

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

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading To his direct mind no diplomacy was needed; all that was necessary was a few blunt questions.

controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

hurting

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

the season of growth

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

an ache localized in or around a tooth

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

past form of “wager” — stake on the outcome of an issue

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

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

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

(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 He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

which person or people

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the time the waiter had cleared away the dishes, Harrigan had a perfecto between his teeth (along with a certain matrimonial bit), and smoked as if he had wagered to finish the cigar in half the usual stretch.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was in disgrace; he was sore, mentally as well as physically; and he ate his dinner without relish, in simple obedience to those well regulated periods of hunger that assailed him three times a day, in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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

From this reading He then began to walk the floor, much after the fashion of a man who has the toothache, or the earache, which would be more to the point.