Chapter V

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

From this reading And this again was a fertile source of self-tormenting.

not being in a specified place

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

anew

From this reading And this again was a fertile source of self-tormenting.

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From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

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From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

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

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

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

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

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From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

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

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

the act of discovering something

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

capable of reproducing

From this reading And this again was a fertile source of self-tormenting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

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

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

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

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

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

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

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

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

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

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

a midday meal

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

engage in

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

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From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

a brief written record

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

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

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

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From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

a desk used for writing

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

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From this reading And this again was a fertile source of self-tormenting.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

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

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading And this again was a fertile source of self-tormenting.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

express a supposition

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

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

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

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

From this reading And this again was a fertile source of self-tormenting.

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

From this reading The discovery of Minnie Bodkin's note in Algernon's secretaire at the office had incited Castalia to make some other attempts to pry into that depository of her husband's papers.

nonexistent

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

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

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading She made excuses to step into the post-office whenever she had any reason for thinking Algernon was absent.

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From this reading She had learned that her husband frequently went into the "Blue Bell," to have luncheon, in the middle of the day; and that, from one cause or another, the Whitford Post-office was not really honoured with so much of his personal superintendence as she had been led to suppose.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sometimes it was with the pretence of wishing to see him, sometimes on the plea of wanting to rest.