Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

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

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

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

From this reading Blenke appeared at last in the dusk of evening and the depth of despond.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Blenke appeared at last in the dusk of evening and the depth of despond.

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

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

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From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading He wrung his white hands, he bowed his shapely head in shame.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

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

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Blenke appeared at last in the dusk of evening and the depth of despond.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

lose confidence or hope; become dejected

From this reading Blenke appeared at last in the dusk of evening and the depth of despond.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Blenke appeared at last in the dusk of evening and the depth of despond.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Blenke appeared at last in the dusk of evening and the depth of despond.

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

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

set up or found

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

destroyed or killed

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

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

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He wrung his white hands, he bowed his shapely head in shame.

only a very short time before

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

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

From this reading He wrung his white hands, he bowed his shapely head in shame.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He wrung his white hands, he bowed his shapely head in shame.

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

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

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

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

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

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

immediately past

From this reading Blenke appeared at last in the dusk of evening and the depth of despond.

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

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

used to form the superlative

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

and nothing more

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

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

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

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

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

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

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading He wrung his white hands, he bowed his shapely head in shame.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading He wrung his white hands, he bowed his shapely head in shame.

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

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

express in speech

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

the position of steward

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

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

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

caught or fixed

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

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

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

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

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

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

From this reading He could hardly speak, such was his humility, but he stuck to it that his story was true.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BLENKE COVERS HIS TRACKS Priscilla Sanford in the next few days, despite the fact that most of her pupils were gone, found her duties increasing.

a Caucasian

From this reading He wrung his white hands, he bowed his shapely head in shame.

which person or people

From this reading She had seen Blenke, but only through enlisting the interest of his captain, who directed Blenke to call upon Miss Sanford and give account of his stewardship or be sent thither in charge of a sergeant.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading He wrung his white hands, he bowed his shapely head in shame.