Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT.

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From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ADVERTISEMENT.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

in a state of sleep

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

for the reason that

From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

deem to be

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

the act of consuming food

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

completeness over a broad scope

From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

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

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

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

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

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From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

morally wholesome or acceptable

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

not parted by conflict of opinion

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

up to a particular time

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

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

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

during the time that

From this reading "I don't see how it can be done while the princess is asleep."

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

From this reading Having placed the packages on the straw near about his friend, in what he believed to be a most tempting display, Master Plummer seemed to consider that his duties as host had been performed properly, and gave himself wholly up to the pleasures of eating.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With one of the tomato cans between his knees, he gave undivided attention to the savoury stew, until, the first pangs of hunger having been appeased, he noted, as if in surprise, that Joe was not joining in the feast.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why ain't you eatin' somethin'?" he asked, speaking indistinctly because of the fullness of his mouth.