Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

any thing at all

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

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From this reading "By St. Sophia!" said the officer, "thou astonishest me!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

a sharp-tongued domineering wife

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By St. Sophia!" said the officer, "thou astonishest me!

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

put on clothes

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

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

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

opinion or judgment

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

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

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

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

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

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

From this reading "By St. Sophia!" said the officer, "thou astonishest me!

superlative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

come together

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

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

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

a brief written record

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "By St. Sophia!" said the officer, "thou astonishest me!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

and nothing more

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "By St. Sophia!" said the officer, "thou astonishest me!

Identical; not different.

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

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

From this reading "By St. Sophia!" said the officer, "thou astonishest me!

morally degraded

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

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

From this reading "By St. Sophia!" said the officer, "thou astonishest me!

restricted to something

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

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

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

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

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "By St. Sophia!" said the officer, "thou astonishest me!

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.

a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

(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 I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

at the time that

From this reading The Prophet Baalam was not more surprised when his ass turned round her head and spoke to him!--And what else didst thou note concerning this man?

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

From this reading "His cloak was in its texture as coarse as that of the meanest of the people, but it was strictly clean, as if it had been the intention of the wearer to exhibit poverty, or carelessness and contempt of dress, avoiding, at the same time, every particular which implied anything negligent, sordid, or disgusting."

which person or people

From this reading I see those who meet thee must beware of thy observation, as well as of thy battle-axe."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If it please your Valour" answered the soldier, "we English have eyes as well as hands; but it is only when discharging our duty that we permit our tongues to dwell on what we have observed.