used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “There,” he said, “that’s the best thing to do.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I’ll take care of it.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading I will dispose of the manuscript—see.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “There,” he said, “that’s the best thing to do.
increase twofold
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
set up or found
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
the act of departing
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll take care of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
immediately past
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading I will dispose of the manuscript—see.”
and nothing more
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
Merivale
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From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I will dispose of the manuscript—see.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I will dispose of the manuscript—see.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
carry out
From this reading I’ll take care of it.
that's
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From this reading “There,” he said, “that’s the best thing to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I will dispose of the manuscript—see.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There,” he said, “that’s the best thing to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
a special situation
From this reading “There,” he said, “that’s the best thing to do.
up to a particular time
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will dispose of the manuscript—see.”
wouldn't
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From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
writing-desk
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From this reading He found it on the table, opened the double cover of the box, restored the papers to the place they had occupied formerly, and locked the box up in the closet of his writing-desk.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No,” said Merivale, “I wouldn’t set fire to it—at least not till it is manifest whether your present mood is merely a reaction from your late one, or whether it is going to last.
