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Chapter V
DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em! Does it look kinder bare to you? We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers? I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty. A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Does it look kinder bare to you?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.
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From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
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From this reading Does it look kinder bare to you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
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From this reading A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
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From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
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From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
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From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does it look kinder bare to you?
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From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
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From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
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From this reading I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.
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From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
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From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Does it look kinder bare to you?
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From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Does it look kinder bare to you?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Does it look kinder bare to you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll send them up for you to fix around tasty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A blasted poet ought to know how to bunch spinach to look well."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We might borrow a few drapes from the madam, or would you trust to the flowers?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Does it look kinder bare to you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DAVID'S ROSE AND SOME THORNS "Now," said David, "if you'll just put away a few of those ancient pipes and puddle your papers a bit in your own cozy corner we can call these quarters ready to receive the ladies, God bless 'em!
