Chapter XII

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

From this reading TOPPLETON MAKES A FAIR START.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

past form of “antagonize” — provoke the hostility of

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

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From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

for the reason that

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

expel from a country

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

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

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading TOPPLETON MAKES A FAIR START.

very attractive; capturing interest

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

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

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

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

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

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

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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 He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading TOPPLETON MAKES A FAIR START.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

on one occasion

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading TOPPLETON MAKES A FAIR START.

someone who insists on something

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

carry out

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

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

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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

From this reading TOPPLETON MAKES A FAIR START.

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

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

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

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A FEW weeks later Toppleton was able to report progress to his invisible client.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

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

From this reading He had the sonnet to Barncastle of Burningford and was much pleased with it, because, in spite of the fact that it was two lines too long, he was confident that it would prove very fetching to the man to whom it was addressed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You ought to take out those two extra lines, though," said the exile.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Barncastle is a great stickler for form, and he will be antagonized at once by your violation of the rules."