Chapter IV

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

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

anew

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

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

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

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

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

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

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

brought into existence

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

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

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

any strong feeling

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading I had forgotten how Englishmen hate such exhibitions.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading I had forgotten how Englishmen hate such exhibitions.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading I had forgotten how Englishmen hate such exhibitions.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading I had forgotten how Englishmen hate such exhibitions.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading I had forgotten how Englishmen hate such exhibitions.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading I had forgotten how Englishmen hate such exhibitions.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

having the strength to withstand attack

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

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

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

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

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

not any; not one

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

accept an excuse for

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

a human being

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

on the contrary

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I had forgotten how Englishmen hate such exhibitions.

carry out

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

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

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

a special situation

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

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

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

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

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.

(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 Well, well!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I must beg pardon,” she said, with rather a bitter little smile, “for my exhibition of emotion.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Words breaks no bones; 'hearts, though, sometimes,' the poet added: but there again, poets are vulgar-minded, human creatures, born as a general rule at Camberwell, and what can they know of the serene invulnerability of heart that is the test of real good-breeding?

the least favorable outcome

From this reading It is vulgar enough to _feel_ strong emotions--a sort of thing that should be left to foreigners and the lower classes; but to _show_ them is to take an out-and-out liberty with the person we show them to, the worst possible bad form.