Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

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

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

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

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

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From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

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

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

third-person singular of “behoove” — be appropriate or necessary

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It excited a great deal of interest.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

take in liquids

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading It excited a great deal of interest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

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

From this reading It excited a great deal of interest.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

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

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

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

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

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

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

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

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It excited a great deal of interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

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

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

no longer in use

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

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

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

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From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

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

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

try to get or reach

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

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

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

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

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

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

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

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

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

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

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

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

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

the act of testing something

From this reading E. B. Browning The trial of Luke Raeburn, on the charge of having published a blasphemous libel in a pamphlet entitled “Bible Miracles,” came on in the Court of Queen's Bench early in December.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A paleness took the poet's cheek; “Must I drink here?” he seemed to seek The lady's will with utterance meek.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Ay, ay,” she said, “it so must be,” (And this time she spake cheerfully) “Behooves thee know world's cruelty.”

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

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Some people hoped that the revival of an almost obsolete law would really help to check the spread of heterodox views, and praised Mr. Pogson for his energy and religious zeal.