Chapter XVII

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

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

in addition

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

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

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

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

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

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

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

courtesy towards women

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

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From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

someone who operates a forge

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

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

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

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

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

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

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

the literary culture

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

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

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

the force of workers available

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

United States film actor (born in 1925)

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

not one, and not any

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

and nothing more

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

carry out

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

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

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

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

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

in an unpleasant way

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

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

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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

From this reading Chaytor's visits to Sydney were not upon business of his own, he had none to take him there; they were simply and solely made for the purpose of obtaining the letters which arrived for Basil from England, and any also which might arrive for himself; but these latter were of secondary importance.

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

From this reading But unhappily for himself he was in entire ignorance of it, and it was out of the chivalry of his nature that he placed Chaytor on an eminence, in the way of human goodness, to which few persons can lay claim.

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From this reading In his enquiries at the Post-office he was always furnished with an order signed, "Basil Whittingham" (of which he was the forger) to deliver to bearer any letters in that name.

which person or people

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

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

From this reading Had Basil been acquainted with the extent of Newman Chaytor's baseness and villainy he would have been confounded by the revelation.

people who are wounded

From this reading But Basil was a man who formed ideals; it was a necessity of his existence, and it is such men who in their course through life are the most deeply wounded.