Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

later than; following

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

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

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

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

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

quick to understand

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

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

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

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From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

apart from; not including

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

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

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

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

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

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

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

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

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

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From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

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

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

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

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

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

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

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From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

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

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

above and across; more than

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

a human being

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

inspiring fear

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

in a serious manner

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

the quality of being significant

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

not in physical motion

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

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

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Miss Lady, alone at Thornwood now, except for Bertie and Myrtella, fought through the days as best she could.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

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

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

the act of testing something

From this reading As the sixth of November approached, Donald Morley's friends for the first time became seriously apprehensive over the result of his final trial.

not known

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

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

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

at the time that

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The case, which had always excited considerable local interest on account of the prominence of the families involved, now became a matter of much graver significance, concerning, as it did, the author of “Khalil Samad,” the most talked-about book of the hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The fact that he had engaged an unknown, inexperienced lawyer to cope with the redoubtable Kinner, was looked upon as his crowning folly.

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

From this reading Since Connie's confession she had seen little of her, for after a round of visits in the Blue Grass region, that restless young person had been with friends in town, and was still there when the date set for the trial arrived.