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 "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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

From this reading He was now seated in a homely armchair, and was able to converse.

(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 "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

Having no one else present.

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

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

From this reading He was now seated in a homely armchair, and was able to converse.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading He was now seated in a homely armchair, and was able to converse.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The disease of Daggett was a general decay that was not attended with much suffering.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

see with attention

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

an occurrence of something

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

carry on a conversation

From this reading He was now seated in a homely armchair, and was able to converse.

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From this reading The disease of Daggett was a general decay that was not attended with much suffering.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading The disease of Daggett was a general decay that was not attended with much suffering.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading The disease of Daggett was a general decay that was not attended with much suffering.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The disease of Daggett was a general decay that was not attended with much suffering.

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From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

coins made of gold

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

an old form of “has”

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading He was now seated in a homely armchair, and was able to converse.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

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

From this reading He was now seated in a homely armchair, and was able to converse.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

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

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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 _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The disease of Daggett was a general decay that was not attended with much suffering.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

not any; not one

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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

From this reading He was now seated in a homely armchair, and was able to converse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

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

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

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

From this reading He was now seated in a homely armchair, and was able to converse.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

a state of acute pain

From this reading The disease of Daggett was a general decay that was not attended with much suffering.

still in existence

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

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

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

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

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

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

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

a Caucasian

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ No sooner was Deacon Pratt left alone, than he hastened to the humble dwelling of the Widow White.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The disease of Daggett was a general decay that was not attended with much suffering.

a late time of life

From this reading He was not aware, indeed, of the real danger of his case, and still had hopes of surviving many years.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "All that glisters is not gold, Often have you heard that told; Many a man his life hath sold, But my outside to behold."