Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

(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 "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

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

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

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

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

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

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

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

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Only, in the latter case, you will require a much larger quantity of leaves."

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

assemble or get together

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

brought together in one place

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

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

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

third-person singular of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

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

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

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

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Only, in the latter case, you will require a much larger quantity of leaves."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Only, in the latter case, you will require a much larger quantity of leaves."

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

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 But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

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

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Only, in the latter case, you will require a much larger quantity of leaves."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

on one occasion

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

and nothing more

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

above and across; more than

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

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

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Only, in the latter case, you will require a much larger quantity of leaves."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Only, in the latter case, you will require a much larger quantity of leaves."

move over something with pressure

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

submerge in a liquid

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

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

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

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

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

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

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

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

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading This imparts the odour of the plant to the skin, and so `hides the scent' that the dogs are quite unable to follow it.

up to a particular time

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

the act of using

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Only, in the latter case, you will require a much larger quantity of leaves."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But if the leaves have been gathered so long that they have become dry, you must put them in water to soak until they become soft once more; then first wash your feet in the water, and afterwards rub them thoroughly with the leaves.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And how do you use these leaves?" asked George.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If," answered Pedro, "you have an opportunity to gather them only a few hours before you wish to use them, so that they are perfectly fresh, all that you have to do is to bruise and crush them, so that their juice shall be free to escape, and then rub them well all over your feet.