Chapter XIV

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

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

later than; following

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

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

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

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

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

a youthful male person

From this reading "This thing might have happened to my boy."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

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

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

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

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

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

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

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From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

a man of refinement

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

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

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "This thing might have happened to my boy."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "This thing might have happened to my boy."

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

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

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

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

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

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "This thing might have happened to my boy."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "This thing might have happened to my boy."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

the act of departing politely

From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

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

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

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

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

term of address for a man

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

a male human offspring

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

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

From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

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

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

a special situation

From this reading "This thing might have happened to my boy."

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

From this reading "This thing might have happened to my boy."

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

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

the act of testing something

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

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

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS.

at the time that

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The words Sir Reginald had spoken to John Dale when he visited him at Charing Cross hospital after the trial, returned fairly frequently to his mind for many hours afterwards when he reached his own home on Dartmoor.

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

From this reading The Dales came of old yeoman stock; they could trace their family back as far, probably further, than the Crichtons.

possessive form of “yeoman” — officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

From this reading He recalled, too, the old yeoman’s reply when he reminded Sir Reginald that his son was a gentleman—and therefore could not do a mean thing.