Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

how long something has existed

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

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

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

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

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading “Chalk,” said Mr. Tredgold, meditatively—“Chalk favours the South.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

plural of “destination” — the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “You might do worse,” said the captain, grimly.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

plural of “encroachment” — any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading “Chalk,” said Mr. Tredgold, meditatively—“Chalk favours the South.

with great feeling

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

in a free manner

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

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

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading “You might do worse,” said the captain, grimly.

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

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

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

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

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

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

beguiling but harmful

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

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

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

in a meditative manner

From this reading “Chalk,” said Mr. Tredgold, meditatively—“Chalk favours the South.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “You might do worse,” said the captain, grimly.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

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

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

cause to become

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You might do worse,” said the captain, grimly.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

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

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading “Chalk,” said Mr. Tredgold, meditatively—“Chalk favours the South.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If he had any choice it appeared that it was in the direction of North America.

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

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

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

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

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From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Further secrecy as to the projected trip being now useless, Mr. Tredgold made the best of the situation and talked freely concerning it.

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

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

belonging to which person

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading To the astonished Edward he spoke feelingly of seeing the world before the insidious encroachments of age should render it impossible; to Captain Bowers, whom he met in the High Street, he discussed destinations with the air of a man whose mind was singularly open on the subject.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading “You might do worse,” said the captain, grimly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You might do worse,” said the captain, grimly.