Chapter III

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

in the past

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

a visual display of information

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

celebrate by some ceremony or observation

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

in a dry laconic manner

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

the act of giving

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

in a haughty manner

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

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

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

not any; not one

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

no person; not anyone

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

having or covered with or abounding in plumes

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

arranged for pictorial purposes

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

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

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

sultan of Syria and Egypt; reconquered Jerusalem from the Christians in 1187 but was defeated by Richard Coeur de Lion in 1191 (1137-1193)

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

cut with a saw

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

plural of “son-in-law” — the husband of your daughter

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

make square

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

having a supporting base

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

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

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tableau had received no special notice, and Mrs. St. Peter had said dryly that she was afraid nobody saw his little joke.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

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

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.

precisely as stated

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He posed his two sons-in-law in a tapestry-hung tent, for a conference between Richard Plantagenet and the Saladin, before the walls of Jerusalem.

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

From this reading Marsellus, in a green dressing-gown and turban, was seated at a table with a chart, his hands extended in reasonable, patient argument.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

at the time that

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

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

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not long ago, when the students were giving an historical pageant to commemorate the deeds of an early French explorer among the Great Lakes, they asked St. Peter to do a picture for them, and he had arranged one which amused him very much, though it had nothing to do with the subject.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The Plantagenet was standing, his plumed helmet in his hand, his square yellow head haughtily erect, his unthoughtful brows fiercely frowning, his lips curled and his fresh face full of arrogance.