Chapter IV

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

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

the state of being absent

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

later than; following

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

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

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

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

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

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

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

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

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

fresh and animated

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

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

From this reading The calumnies of my countrymen have misled me more than once.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading The calumnies of my countrymen have misled me more than once.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

detect with the senses

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

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 He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

deserving of respect or high regard

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

set up or found

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

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

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

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

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The calumnies of my countrymen have misled me more than once.

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

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

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

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

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

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

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

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

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

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

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

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

the sound of laughing

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

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

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

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

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

From this reading The calumnies of my countrymen have misled me more than once.

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

From this reading The calumnies of my countrymen have misled me more than once.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The calumnies of my countrymen have misled me more than once.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

(Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

on one occasion

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

above and across; more than

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

concise and full of meaning

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

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

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

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

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

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

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.

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

From this reading The absence of ordinary humour in the Scots is proverbial; but let me maintain that this proverbialness originated in England.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

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

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading The English, being unable to see through any joke other than their own, or a joke that had its point in the discomfiture of another, at once accuse the breezy, pithy Scot of lack of humour.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

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

From this reading He proved an estimable pal, and was of Scottish descent, consequently his mental equipment was valuable and enabled him to discern an intelligent joke, and laugh, if somewhat sadly, over English humour.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Another Comrade—Things as I found Them—Taking Photographs—I introduce Père de N—— —Penitent Natives—I witness a Native Domestic Scene AFTER the passing of Odysseus I met another good comrade, B——.