Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

later than; following

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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

From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

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

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

from appearances alone

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.

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From this reading IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.

marked by care and persistent effort

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

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From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

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

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

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

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.

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From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.

relieve from

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

express in words

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

term of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

made smooth by ironing

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

truth or reality

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

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

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

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

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

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

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

in the direction of

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Poor Jacques, therefore, made an unsuccessful attempt to engage Philippa in conversation.

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

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.

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

From this reading IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.

which person or people

From this reading He seemed to inhale the May morning joyously after his late imprisonment; and he betook himself immediately to paying assiduous court to Miss Belle-bouche, who, the sooth to say, did not seem ill-disposed to get rid of Jacques.

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From this reading This failing--for Philippa was watching Mowbray disappearing toward Williamsburg--the melancholy Jacques made friends with the lap-dog, who at first was propitious, but ended by snapping at his fingers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Asinus was apparently in high spirits, and smoothed the nap of his cocked hat with his sleeve--the said sleeve being of Mecklenburg silk--in a way which indicated the summit of felicity.