Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

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From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

later than; following

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

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

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

divisible by two

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

set up or found

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

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

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

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

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

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

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

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

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

the courage to carry on

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

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

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

above and across; more than

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

put a saddle on

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

and nothing more

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

term of address for a man

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

in the near future

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

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

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

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

From this reading HORNS AND HOOFS “There is nothing but the Declaration to be provided for now,” observed Malletort, after a pause.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

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

From this reading He never doubted that Florian was equally interested with himself in the success of their undertaking, though for different reasons.

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

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He is a man of mettle, and will be in the saddle as soon as he hears steel and stirrup ring.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You had better give it me back, Florian, even without Sir George’s name subscribed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Although the Abbé did not fail to observe how strange an alteration had to-day come over his young friend’s manner, he simply attributed it to the qualms of conscience which are often so embarrassing to beginners in the science of deception, but which, as far as his own experience served him, he had found invariably disappeared with a little practice.