Chapter XXI

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

past form of “abduct” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

later than; following

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

(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 All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

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

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

of short duration or distance

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

a young person of either sex

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

past form of “compile” — get or gather together

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading MUTUAL CONFIDENCES.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

true confidential information

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

one or the other of two

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

to come or go into

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

an act that fails

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

a message received and understood

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

not able to be found

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading MUTUAL CONFIDENCES.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

not any; not one

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

express in words

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

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

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

a just detectable amount

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Of a certain task he had set before himself, and of a certain journey he meant to undertake, Dare deemed it best not to enter into any details.

not done

From this reading All he gave Miss Baynard to understand was, that nothing should be left undone on his part in his endeavor to trace the abducted heir.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

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

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.

in or at the place that

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading After Nell had informed Dare that the letter to Mr. Piljoy had been duly written and dispatched, and he had given her a brief account of his visit to Bow Street--where he had left a full description of the missing child, compiled with information furnished by Mrs. Mardin--there seemed little more to say or do.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One may be sure there was no failure of appointment next day on the part of either of our young people.