(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
(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 IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
having made preparations
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
Dubois
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From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But he had no serious fear.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
Gerard
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From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
the head of a state government
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
not any; not one
From this reading But he had no serious fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
and nothing more
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
go across or through
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
get by special effort
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But he had no serious fear.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
in the near future
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was indeed more than half disposed to regret having maintained silence at the moment of arrest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
TIGER'SnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was but one circumstance which caused him uneasiness--the doubt whether Dubois could have had time before he was placed under arrest to pass on the instructions he had given him.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading IN THE “TIGER’S DEN” While all these plans were being hurried forward for his release, Gerard took his imprisonment very philosophically.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Dubois had been able to set things in motion there would soon be some effort on foot to secure his liberty; while if not, the worst could only be that he himself would be driven to announce his real rank to the Governor.
