Chapter XV

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading We are not rich, and we cannot afford to keep anyone in idleness.

(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 TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

in addition

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

any person at all

From this reading We are not rich, and we cannot afford to keep anyone in idleness.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

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

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

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From this reading We are not rich, and we cannot afford to keep anyone in idleness.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

earnest or urgent request

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

in addition

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

the act of giving

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

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

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

someone unfortunate without housing

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

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

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

having no employment

From this reading We are not rich, and we cannot afford to keep anyone in idleness.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

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

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading We are not rich, and we cannot afford to keep anyone in idleness.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We are not rich, and we cannot afford to keep anyone in idleness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

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

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

approval to do something

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

established beyond doubt

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

any competition

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

on the contrary

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

possessing material wealth

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

a slight amount or degree of difference

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

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

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

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

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

migratory

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are not rich, and we cannot afford to keep anyone in idleness.

accept gladly

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

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

From this reading Poor, outcast, homeless creatures as they were, strangers in a strange land, these good people had asked of them but few questions, but made the boys heartily welcome, giving them permission to continue with the troupe so long as it suited them to do so.

at the time that

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES IT is said, and with truth, that all, or nearly all, wandering races are rich in the grace of hospitality, and these French gipsies, or rather tramps of a mixed race, had kind hearts, as Tad and Phil proved.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

an affirmative

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will therefore work as we do, and be one with us in all things, subject also to the laws that govern us.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Old Jacques had said, furthermore, when he yielded to the earnest entreaty of the lads, "Yes, my children, and I accept your offer of service.