Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

a small recess opening off a larger room

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

(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 Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

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

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

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

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

a youthful male person

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

recognizable; marked

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

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

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

move deeply

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We ought to do something, sir," said Arthur.

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From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

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

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

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

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

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

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

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

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

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

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

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

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

engage in

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

the force of workers available

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

make reference to

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

easily agitated

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

information about recent and important events

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

not any; not one

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "We ought to do something, sir," said Arthur.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

make reference to

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We ought to do something, sir," said Arthur.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

term of address for a man

From this reading "We ought to do something, sir," said Arthur.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "We ought to do something, sir," said Arthur.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He has no friends, so far as we know, other than ourselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "This Jones is a mere boy, and in poor health at that.

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

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

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

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

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

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

a source of difficulty

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

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

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

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

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We ought to do something, sir," said Arthur.

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From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

at the time that

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Afterward, however, when all but Arthur Weldon had gone to bed and he was sitting in Uncle John's room, the two discussed the matter together with much seriousness.

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

From this reading TROUBLE Uncle John and Arthur decided not to mention to the girls this astounding charge of Isidore Le Drieux, fearing the news would make them nervous and disturb their rest, so when the men joined the merry party in the alcove they did not refer to their late interview.