Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

(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 don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

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

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

create and charge with a task or function

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

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

From this reading Why not choose the same three as were sent to Gessler?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

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

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

show off

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

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

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Why not choose the same three as were sent to Gessler?"

inflected form of “chop” — cut into pieces

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

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From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

a man of refinement

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

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From this reading Why not choose the same three as were sent to Gessler?"

a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

the head of a state government

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

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

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

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

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

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

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

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

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

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

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

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

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

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

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

and nothing more

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

come together

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Why not choose the same three as were sent to Gessler?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

above and across; more than

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Why not choose the same three as were sent to Gessler?"

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Why not choose the same three as were sent to Gessler?"

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From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

plural of “spokesman” — a male spokesperson

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

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

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

express in words

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

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

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

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

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

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

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

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

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

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

From this reading Why not choose the same three as were sent to Gessler?"

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From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Talking matters over in the inn of the town, the Glass and Glacier, the citizens came to the conclusion that they ought to appoint three spokesmen to go and explain to Tell just what they wanted him to do.

at the time that

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

which person or people

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why not choose the same three as were sent to Gessler?"

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I don't wish to seem to boast at all," said Arnold of Sewa, "but I think I had better be one of the three."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I don't desire to be unpleasant at all," replied Arnold of Sewa, "but I must be forgiven for reminding the honourable gentleman who has just spoken that he and his equally honourable friends did not meet with the best of success when they called upon the Governor."

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

From this reading "I was thinking," said Werner Stauffacher, "that it would be a pity always to be chopping and changing.