Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

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

From this reading AN ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.

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

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

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

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading AN ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading When Ben ceased speaking he said:

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

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

the act of discovering something

From this reading AN ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

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

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

death of a person

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

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

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

only a very short time before

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

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

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

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

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

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

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

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

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When Ben ceased speaking he said:

only a very short time before

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

express in speech

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading When Ben ceased speaking he said:

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

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

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

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

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Ben told his story so far as it concerned his engagement by Major Grafton and his visit to Europe.

at the time that

From this reading When Ben ceased speaking he said:

which person or people

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Cuban, who had a grave, kindly aspect, listened with close attention to his narrative.

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

From this reading Of his mother and her circumstances and of his uncle he had scarcely occasion to speak, considering that his auditor would hardly feel interested in his own personal history.