Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

consider or hold as true

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

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From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

(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 But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

any thing at all

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "You have the reputation of being a rich man, whether you are one or not.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

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From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

an event that results in a transformation

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

a preacher of the Christian gospel

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

with no protection or shield

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

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

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

and nothing more

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading "You have the reputation of being a rich man, whether you are one or not.

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

From this reading "That means you, and not me," suggested the visitor.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

preside over

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

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 But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You have the reputation of being a rich man, whether you are one or not.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "You have the reputation of being a rich man, whether you are one or not.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading "You have the reputation of being a rich man, whether you are one or not.

determined

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

possessing material wealth

From this reading "You have the reputation of being a rich man, whether you are one or not.

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From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

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 ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "That means you, and not me," suggested the visitor.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

someone who visits

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

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

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

at the time that

From this reading But the character of the speaker left its impress all along the narrative; and Captain Ringgold was compelled to believe, just as the hardened sinner is sometimes forced to accept the truth when presented to him by the true evangelist, though his teeth were set against it.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "You have the reputation of being a rich man, whether you are one or not.

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

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ALMOST MIRACULOUS CONVERSION It was a long story which Captain Penn Sharp told of his relations with Ali-Noury Pacha; and his visitor was so incredulous at first that he appeared to have solemnly resolved not to accept anything as the truth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You gentlemen with millions in your trousers pockets are subject to perils which we of moderate means are not exposed to," the commander of the Blanche began.