Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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From this reading What say you again?"

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Precisely what I said before, Mr. Brown," answered Peter Goldthwaite.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

an architectural product or work

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

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

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Precisely what I said before, Mr. Brown," answered Peter Goldthwaite.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

the two together, not just one

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

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

From this reading "Precisely what I said before, Mr. Brown," answered Peter Goldthwaite.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading "Precisely what I said before, Mr. Brown," answered Peter Goldthwaite.

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

and nothing more

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

characterized by grandeur

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

by chance

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Precisely what I said before, Mr. Brown," answered Peter Goldthwaite.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Precisely what I said before, Mr. Brown," answered Peter Goldthwaite.

express in words

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

a special situation

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

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

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

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

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

precisely as stated

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What say you again?"

in or at the place that

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

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

From this reading "And as for castles in the air, mine may not be as magnificent as that sort of architecture, but perhaps as substantial, Mr. Brown, as the very respectable brick block with dry goods stores, tailors' shops, and banking rooms on the lower floor, and lawyers' offices in the second story, which you are so anxious to substitute."

during the time that

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What say you again?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Such foundations are solid enough for your edifices, while this underneath us is just the thing for mine; and so we may both be suited.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Pho, Peter!" cried Mr. Brown, as he opened the kitchen door; "content yourself with building castles in the air, where house-lots are cheaper than on earth, to say nothing of the cost of bricks and mortar.