Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

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

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Could I ever forget you?

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From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

at any time

From this reading Could I ever forget you?

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Could I ever forget you?

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

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

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading “Remember _you_, Horace!

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

From this reading Could I ever forget you?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

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

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

not formal

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

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

From this reading “Thought perhaps you mightn’t remember us, Mary.”

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

go across or through

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

by chance

From this reading “Thought perhaps you mightn’t remember us, Mary.”

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “Thought perhaps you mightn’t remember us, Mary.”

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

remove body hair with a razor

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Thought perhaps you mightn’t remember us, Mary.”

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

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

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

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

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

From this reading “Thought perhaps you mightn’t remember us, Mary.”

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

From this reading ADVENTURES RARE AND STRANGE IT was opposite the Magnificent that they came upon adventure the second.

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

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

belonging to which person

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

but in spite of that

From this reading Two gentlemen of somewhat informal aspect, one of whom was in need of a shave, and both of whose hats were light green, greeted Mary as if they were half afraid to do so, and yet didn’t like to pass her by.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Thought perhaps you mightn’t remember us, Mary.”