Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

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

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

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

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

without doubt or question

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

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

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

the act of contacting one thing with another

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

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

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

for more time

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

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

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

not any; not one

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

on one occasion

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

above and across; more than

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading This programme he carried into effect one morning, as Clem was blacking his boots.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

cause to become

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading Perhaps he had made private calculations on a blacking-brush hitting a man with less damage than some larger article.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading THE WRONG WOMAN.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

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

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading This was no other, than to confide in his room-mate, and once dreaded rival, and then, provided he was not thrown out of the window, or kicked down stairs, ask his advice about how to render himself clearly understood by _her_, at the same time relating his former unfortunate attempt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Somewhat exultant over the new aspect of affairs, and unable longer to endure the strain of the load of love he was carrying about with him, Quimby came to a desperate determination.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WRONG WOMAN.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading THE WRONG WOMAN.