Chapter VIII

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

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

consider or hold as true

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

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

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

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

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

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

From this reading "You do not suppose you are very welcome here?"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

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

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "It isn’t intended to be exactly a friendly call."

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

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You do not suppose you are very welcome here?"

let fall to the ground

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "It isn’t intended to be exactly a friendly call."

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From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading "It isn’t intended to be exactly a friendly call."

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

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "You do not suppose you are very welcome here?"

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

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

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

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

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

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

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From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

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From this reading "It isn’t intended to be exactly a friendly call."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

in a serious manner

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

express a supposition

From this reading "You do not suppose you are very welcome here?"

believed likely

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

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

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

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

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

precisely as stated

From this reading "You do not suppose you are very welcome here?"

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From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

accept gladly

From this reading "You do not suppose you are very welcome here?"

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

From this reading If any trick were intended, I had better not let him think that I suspected it.

which person or people

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

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

From this reading TRAPPED An instant’s reflection convinced me that it would be prudent to accept von Felsen’s statement and not to drop a hint that I had recognized the man who had stolen away so stealthily.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have come to talk to you seriously," I said in reply to his question.