Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

later than; following

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

(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 We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

past form of “allure” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading He returned, and drank and ate there in token of revenge.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

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

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

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From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

dearly loved

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading He returned, and drank and ate there in token of revenge.

in an energetic manner

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

a female heir

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

information about recent and important events

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

no person; not anyone

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He returned, and drank and ate there in token of revenge.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading He returned, and drank and ate there in token of revenge.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

someone who uses profanity

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The fumes of the marriage-feast allured him: he could not afford to resign his knife and fork at Castlewood table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

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

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He returned, and drank and ate there in token of revenge.

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

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

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

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading He returned, and drank and ate there in token of revenge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

not penitent or remorseful

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading But nobody, including the swearer, believed much in Master Will's oaths; and this unrepentant prodigal, after a day or two, came back to the paternal house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading We know, my dear children, from our favourite fairy story-books, how at all christenings and marriages some one is invariably disappointed, and vows vengeance; and so need not wonder that good cousin Will should curse and rage energetically at the news of his brother's engagement with the colonial heiress.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading At first, Will fled the house, in his wrath, swearing he would never return.