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 "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

(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 "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

present reasons and arguments

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Have you seen him do a straight-arm balance on the billiard-table?"

for the reason that

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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From this reading Have you seen him do a straight-arm balance on the billiard-table?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

a boy or man

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Have you seen him do a straight-arm balance on the billiard-table?"

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From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

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

From this reading Have you seen him do a straight-arm balance on the billiard-table?"

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

a single distinct event

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

British informal for donkey

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

not any; not one

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

of or relating to or attended by putrefaction

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Have you seen him do a straight-arm balance on the billiard-table?"

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

(American football) the act of warding off a tackler by holding the arm fully extended with the hand against the opponent

From this reading Have you seen him do a straight-arm balance on the billiard-table?"

filled with something

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

hang freely

From this reading Robin promised to suspend judgment pending a personal investigation, and the incident closed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

the act of using

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Gerald's verdict on Robin's views, communicated to me privately afterwards, was characteristic but not unfavourable.

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

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "He seems to have perfectly putrid notions about some things, but he's a pretty sound chap on the whole--the best secretary you have had, anyhow, old man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr Fordyce," he said, "it's no use _my_ jawing to you, because you can knock me flat at that game; and of course old Moke there"--this was Master Donkin's unhappy but inevitable designation among his friends--"is too thick to argue with a stuffed rabbit; but you had better come down some time and see the place--that's all."