Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

(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 I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

disposed to please

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

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

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading "Now you're angry," said Biddlecomb humbly; "I don't wonder at it.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Now you're angry," said Biddlecomb humbly; "I don't wonder at it.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

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From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

someone who is morally reprehensible

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

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From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

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From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

issue commands or orders for

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

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From this reading "Now you're angry," said Biddlecomb humbly; "I don't wonder at it.

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

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

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

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

in a humble manner

From this reading "Now you're angry," said Biddlecomb humbly; "I don't wonder at it.

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

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

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From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

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

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

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

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

in the recent past

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

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

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

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

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

on one occasion

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

with resentment; in a resentful manner

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

precisely, exactly

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

express in words

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

term of address for a man

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

express a supposition

From this reading If that gives you the right to interfere and dictate to me now, like your amiable friend, Master Chawner, I suppose you have it."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

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

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

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

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

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

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

exceptionally

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

except if; if not

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

precisely as stated

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

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

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

(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 "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

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

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I've behaved like a cad, I know, but, and this is what I wanted to say, I was sorry for you all the time."

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "Now you're angry," said Biddlecomb humbly; "I don't wonder at it.

the day immediately before today

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No, but," protested Biddlecomb, "I, I daresay I've not treated you very well lately, I----" "You were kind enough to suggest several very uncommonly unpleasant ways of annoying me, sir," said Paul resentfully, "if you mean that.

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

From this reading "Now you're angry," said Biddlecomb humbly; "I don't wonder at it.

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

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You've kicked me more than once, and your handkerchief, unless I am very much mistaken, had the biggest and the hardest knot in it yesterday.