Chapter IX

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

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

put in effect

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading TIMELY BANISHMENT.

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

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

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

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

a county in southern England

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

the act of departing

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

expel from a country

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

a room where books are kept

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

absolutely essential

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

before a time limit expires

From this reading TIMELY BANISHMENT.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

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

From this reading BEFORE Eustace Thorburn could nerve himself for the self-sacrificial act which was to accomplish his banishment from that Berkshire Eden known as Greenlands, Fate took the doing of the deed out of his hands, and brought about his departure in the simplest and most natural manner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading M. de Bergerac had long meditated asking this favour of his secretary, and had watched the young student’s progress in the Oriental dialects with impatient longing.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading For the completion of M. de Bergerac’s ponderous work, it was necessary that certain rare manuscripts in the Imperial Library of Paris should be examined, and for the examination of these Mr. Thorburn’s daily increasing knowledge of Sanscrit rendered him fairly competent.

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

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.

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

From this reading For the exile, Paris was a forbidden city, but to this young man, recommended by Mr. Jerningham, the Imperial Library would be open.