Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

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

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

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From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

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

From this reading Gus looked at the blue and white slip in an ecstasy of astonishment.

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

From this reading Gus looked at the blue and white slip in an ecstasy of astonishment.

any thing at all

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

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

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Gus looked at the blue and white slip in an ecstasy of astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

reduce to bankruptcy

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

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

From this reading Gus looked at the blue and white slip in an ecstasy of astonishment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

a slight indication

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading Gus looked at the blue and white slip in an ecstasy of astonishment.

the action of enfolding something

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

at any time

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

a boy or man

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

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

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

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

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

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

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

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

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

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

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

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From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

held up in the air

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

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

From this reading Gus looked at the blue and white slip in an ecstasy of astonishment.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

not any; not one

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

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

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

subject to or requiring payment especially as specified

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

inflected form of “pillory” — expose to ridicule or public scorn

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

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

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

almost; nearly

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

restored to a new condition

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

except for; apart from

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

someone who transmits a message

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

move stealthily

From this reading Gus looked at the blue and white slip in an ecstasy of astonishment.

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From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

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

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

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

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

cause a stinging or tingling sensation

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

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

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading This was properly filled in, payable to A.V.R. Todd at St. Amory's Post-office, but there was not the slightest clue as to the sender.

precisely as stated

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.

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

From this reading A RENEWED FRIENDSHIP One morning Gus was much astonished to receive a letter containing a blank sheet of notepaper enfolding a postal order for £1.

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

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

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

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

a Caucasian

From this reading Gus looked at the blue and white slip in an ecstasy of astonishment.

which person or people

From this reading If it were known that Gus had been practically pilloried for being penniless by the fellow who had lifted his cash, Cotton would have heard a few fancy remarks on his own conduct which would have made his ears tingle.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now, Gus knew that no one was aware of his bankrupt exchequer save Cotton, and he knew that Jim was not likely to have said anything about it for one or two very good reasons, and would now keep it darker than ever.