Chapter III

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

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

(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 He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

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

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

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

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

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

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

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

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

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

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading And the whole group of my cousins would titter joyously.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

a social unit living together

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading And the whole group of my cousins would titter joyously.

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

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

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

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

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

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

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

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

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

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

time without end

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading And the whole group of my cousins would titter joyously.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

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

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

engage in

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

great merriment

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

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

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

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

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

for each

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

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

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

express in words

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

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

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

and nothing more

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

in a sumptuous and opulent manner

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

express a supposition

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

carry out

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

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

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

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

From this reading The ground of this ill-suppressed mirth (as well as I could make out) was simply the fact that I was an American.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

laugh nervously

From this reading And the whole group of my cousins would titter joyously.

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

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

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

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

(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 He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

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

From this reading He was very stiff and very ironical; he fed me well, lodged me sumptuously, and seemed to take it out of me all the time, cent. per cent., in secret entertainment which caused his spectacles to glitter and his mouth to twitch.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And the whole group of my cousins would titter joyously.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading ROUSSILLON WINE My mother's family was Scottish, and it was judged fitting I should pay a visit, on my way Paris-ward, to my uncle Adam Loudon, a wealthy retired grocer of Edinburgh.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

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

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well," he would say, drawing out the word to infinity, "and I suppose now in your country things will be so-and-so."