Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

(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 Coral quickly lost all fear of him.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

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

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

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

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

exhale hard

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

a variable color averaging a deep pink

From this reading Coral quickly lost all fear of him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Coral quickly lost all fear of him.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

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

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

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

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

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

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

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

From this reading Coral quickly lost all fear of him.

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

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

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From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

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

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Coral quickly lost all fear of him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

engage in

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Coral quickly lost all fear of him.

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From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

with speed

From this reading Coral quickly lost all fear of him.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

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

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

carry out

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

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

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

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

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SORROWFUL PARTINGS BY Mr. Hollys' pressing invitation, Mr. Harvey became his guest for a time.

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

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

lack of sympathy

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

in a vivid manner

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

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

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

at the time that

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.

which person or people

From this reading He could not make enough of little Coral, who reminded him so vividly of the sister he had lost, and it seemed to him that by goodness to her child he might, to some extent, make amends to his dead sister for the unkindness he now so deeply regretted.

having won

From this reading His bronzed, bearded face had a kind look, and his manner to the children was gentle and winning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It may be imagined what a blow it was to the children when they learned that Mr. Harvey had made up his mind to return to Australia in the following month, and that he meant to take Coral with him.