Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

(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 No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

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

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

any plant of the genus Argemone having large white or yellow flowers and prickly leaves and stems and pods; chiefly of tropical America

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

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

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

divisible by two

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

a member of a people living in southern Benin and Togo and southeastern Ghana

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

in a free manner

From this reading He gave himself up freely to his new passion.

yet to be or coming

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He gave himself up freely to his new passion.

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

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

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

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

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

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

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

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

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

From this reading He gave himself up freely to his new passion.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

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

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

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

From this reading He gave himself up freely to his new passion.

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

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

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

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

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

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

young sheep

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

(Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

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

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

a small quantity of anything

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

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

From this reading He gave himself up freely to his new passion.

not any; not one

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

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

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading He gave himself up freely to his new passion.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

of momentous or ominous significance

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

excessively forward

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

possessing material wealth

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

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

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

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

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

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

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He gave himself up freely to his new passion.

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

From this reading Lancelot was now so far improved in health as to return to his little cottage ornee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his comfortable fortune and good connections, the future seemed bright and possible enough as to circumstances.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading No rich man had stepped in to snatch, in spite of all his own flocks and herds, at the poor man's own ewe- lamb, and set him barking at all the world, as many a poor lover has to do in defence of his morsel of enjoyment, now turned into a mere bone of contention and loadstone for all hungry kites and crows.

but in spite of that

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.

a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes

From this reading He knew that Argemone felt for him; how much it seemed presumptuous even to speculate, and as yet no golden-visaged meteor had arisen portentous in his amatory zodiac.