Chapter X

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

used as intensifiers

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

intentionally conceived

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

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

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

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

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

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

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

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

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

attractive and tempting

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

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 He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

come together

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

a brief written record

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

above and across; more than

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

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

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

make square

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

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

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

precisely as stated

From this reading I could see he was awfully angry that father didn't believe him; he's so very particular about telling the truth."

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

at the time that

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He knew he had been cowardly in allowing his father to think Roger had joined him in cigarette smoking, and he wished now he had not held his tongue upon the point.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two boys did not meet for several days, however; but one morning Edgar was sent by his mother with a note to Mrs. Trent, inviting Polly and Roger to spend the following afternoon at the Rookery.

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

From this reading "I must manage to square Roger, somehow," he thought, "but it won't be easy.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.

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

From this reading BROUGHT TO BOOK Edgar had heard the accusation his father had brought against Roger, and he had noted the crimson flush which had spread over the latter's countenance when his word had been disbelieved, and he was uneasily conscious that there would have to be a day of reckoning between his cousin and himself sooner or later.