Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

(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 An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

disposed to please

From this reading This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

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

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

take into custody

From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

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

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

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

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

become dark or darker

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

the first light of day

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

to an extreme degree

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

promote over another

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

set up or found

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

a young female

From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

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From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

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From this reading This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

not any; not one

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

according to the clock

From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

and nothing more

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

possessing material wealth

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

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From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

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

From this reading This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

a feeling of pride in yourself

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

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From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

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

From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading No cloud stood upon the horizon of his self-esteem nor did shadows darken his glowing hopes.

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 An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

following in time or order

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

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

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He had promised Richard Gessner to arrest the girl Lois Boriskoff, and arrested she would be before twelve o'clock to-morrow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

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

From this reading This was an amiable reflection and one that ministered greatly to his self-content.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

at the time that

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

which person or people

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DAWN OF THE DAY Count Sergius believed that he had settled the affaire Gessner when he gave his instructions to the Chief of the Police, and the subsequent hours found him exceedingly pleased with himself.

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

From this reading An artist in his profession, he flattered himself that it had all come about in the manner of his own anticipations and that he would be able to carry back to London a story which would not only win upon a rich man's gratitude, but advance him considerably in the favor of those who could well reward his labors.