Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading “HOW can a pig pay the rent?”

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

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

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “HOW can a pig pay the rent?”

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

carefully weighed

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

five years of age

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

a man of refinement

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

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

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

the act of retaining something

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

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

From this reading “HOW can a pig pay the rent?”

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

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

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

a boy or man

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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 The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

a female domestic

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “HOW can a pig pay the rent?”

in a petulant manner

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

domestic swine

From this reading “HOW can a pig pay the rent?”

-ing form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

on the contrary

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

let for money

From this reading “HOW can a pig pay the rent?”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

express in words

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

a share of something

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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

From this reading “HOW can a pig pay the rent?”

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

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

disregarded

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

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

From this reading Long, however, as it had been considered, it was unheeded on account of one more interesting to the general public assembled round the table.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

which person or people

From this reading “Bread and butter, Master Sam,” replied rather pettishly the maid who had brought in the big black kettle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I say!” hallooed out a tall lad of twelve holding aloft a slice taken from the dish in the centre of the table, “I say! what do you call this, Mary?”

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

From this reading The question seemed to have been long under consideration, to judge by the manner in which it came out of the pouting lips of that sturdy young five-year-old gentleman, David Merrifield, as he sat on a volume of the great Latin Dictionary to raise him to a level with the tea-table.