Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

regarded with admiration

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

called to public attention

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

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

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

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

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

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

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

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

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

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From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

for the reason that

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

dearly loved

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

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From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

a youthful male person

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

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From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

divisible by two

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

at any time

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

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

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

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

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

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

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

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

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

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

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

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

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

not any; not one

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

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

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

in the near future

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading Ben was inconsolable, and sternly said it served Bab right when the dogwood poison affected both face and hands.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

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

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

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

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

bristling with perplexities

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

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

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

everywhere

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

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

From this reading BEN'S RIDE Great was the mourning for Sancho, because his talents and virtues made him universally admired and beloved.

(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 This treatment was so successful that the patient soon took her place in society as well as ever, but for Ben's affliction there was no cure, and the boy really suffered in his spirits.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

at the time that

From this reading Miss Celia advertised, Thorny offered rewards, and even surly Pat kept a sharp look-out for poodle dogs when he went to market; but no Sancho or any trace of him appeared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Poor Bab thought so, too, and dared ask no sympathy from him, though Thorny eagerly prescribed plantain leaves, and Betty kept her supplied with an endless succession of them steeped in cream and pitying tears.