Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a city in northwestern Syria

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.

(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 The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

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

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

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

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.

react verbally

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

eagerly desirous

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

endowed with authority

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

exhale hard

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

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

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

of or relating to Fabianism

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

physically weak

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

come to pass

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

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

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

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

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.

secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

possessive form of “juno” — (Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

on one occasion

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a person who buys

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

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

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

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

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

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From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.

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

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

a special situation

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

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

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

precisely as stated

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

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

From this reading The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

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

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Now then,' said Mr. Schnackenberger to himself, 'if such an event should happen--if any kind soul should blow out the frail light of Juno's life, in what way am I to answer the matter to her purchaser, Mr. Fabian Sebastian?'

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

From this reading Such were the thoughts which fumed away from the anxious mind of Mr. Schnackenberger in surging volumes of smoke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The next thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to go into the public-room of the Gun, call for a common pipe, and seat himself growling in a corner.--Of all possible privileges conferred by the laws, the very least desirable is that of being created game: Juno was now invested with that 'painful pre-eminence;' she was solemnly proclaimed game: and all qualified persons, _i. e._ every man, woman, and child, were legally authorised to sink--burn--or destroy her.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AND SET YOU DOWN THAT IN ALEPPO ONCE--OTHELLO.