Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

in an admirable manner

From this reading They behaved admirably.

later than; following

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

(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 FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading They behaved admirably.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading "Nonsense, nonsense!" he protested lightly.

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

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

without good reason

From this reading "Nonsense, nonsense!" he protested lightly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

engage in

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

a small or moderate or token amount

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

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

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading "Nonsense, nonsense!" he protested lightly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

by chance

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

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

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading "Nonsense, nonsense!" he protested lightly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

express in words

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

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

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

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

From this reading They behaved admirably.

plural of “third” — one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

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

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

capable of being borne or endured

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

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

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

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

From this reading FATE IN A LAURELLED POST-CHAISE All the tongues of Rumour agreed that the Bayfield entertainment had been a success, and Endymion Westcote received many congratulations upon it at the next meeting of magistrates.

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

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "One must do something to make life more tolerable to the poor devils, and 'pon my word 'twas worth it to see their gratitude.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You see, two- thirds of them are gentlemen, after a fashion; not, perhaps, quite in the sense in which we understand the word, but then the--ah--modicum of French blood in my veins counteracts, I dare say, some little insular prejudices."