Chapter XI · Chapter 11

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

-ing form of “advise” — give advice to

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

(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 With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

an occurrence of something

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

in a wild and confused manner

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

rid of obstructions

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading In sharpest disappointment, Katherine went home.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

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

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In sharpest disappointment, Katherine went home.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

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

From this reading In sharpest disappointment, Katherine went home.

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From this reading In sharpest disappointment, Katherine went home.

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From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

the act of departing

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

above and across; more than

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

with speed

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

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

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading In sharpest disappointment, Katherine went home.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

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

From this reading With the trial so few hours away, with all her new discoveries buzzing chaotically in her head, she felt the need of advising with some one about the situation.

not in physical motion

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

up to a particular time

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

not done with purpose or intent

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Katherine's first thought, on leaving Bruce's office, was to lay her discovery before Doctor Sherman.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In sharpest disappointment, Katherine went home.

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From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was certain that with her new-found knowledge, and with her entirely new point of view, they could quickly discover wherein he had been duped--for she still held him to be an unwitting tool--and thus quickly clear up the whole case.

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

From this reading But for reasons already known she failed to find him; and learning that he had gone away with Blake, she well knew Blake would keep him out of her reach until the trial was over.