Chapter XIV

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

(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 "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

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

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

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

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

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

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

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

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

ranking above all others

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

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

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

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

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

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

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

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

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

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

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

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

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

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

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

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

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

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

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

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

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

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

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

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

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

express in words

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

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

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

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

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

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

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Once in the street the old man slipped his arm through that of his companion, and hobbled along beside him.

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

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

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

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

close enough to be walked to

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

(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 "Of course I am not very well up in it," Browne replied modestly; "but I think I know pretty well."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

at the time that

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

which person or people

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Then, let me tell you this, as one who is probably more conversant with the subject than any man living: you know absolutely nothing at all!"

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading First and foremost, tell me this: have you any notion of what you are doing?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "My dear young friend," he said, when they had been walking for some few minutes, "we are out of the house now, and able to talk sensibly together without fear of making fools of ourselves or of being overheard.