Chapter XII

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

(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 The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Her amusement increased as the game proceeded.

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

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

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

From this reading Her amusement increased as the game proceeded.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

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From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

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

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

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

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her amusement increased as the game proceeded.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

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

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Her amusement increased as the game proceeded.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

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 The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

in a disrespectful jeering manner

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

the local environment

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Her amusement increased as the game proceeded.

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From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

in a prudent manner

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

with restored energy

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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 Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

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

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

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

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading She longed to add dramatic touches of her own, but prudently refrained.

in the direction of

From this reading Barbara laughed mockingly behind mine host’s fat back while this conversation was toward.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

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

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

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

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

at the time that

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

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

From this reading The three adventurers were thoroughly refreshed by their long rest, their spirits were high, and when they assembled at the meal they were all prepared to play to the utmost advantage their several parts in the game of chance upon which they had embarked.

during the time that

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.

but in spite of that

From this reading Therefore, while mine host prepared the table, Captain Protheroe, remembering his story, enquired most particularly whether his escort had not yet arrived, expressing great indignation when he learned that it was yet to be expected.