Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading A MAGICIAN.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

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

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

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

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

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

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

United States anthropologist (1887-1948)

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

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

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

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

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

emanating from God

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

divisible by two

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

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

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

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

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

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

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

temporary military shelter

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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 She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

immediately past

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading A MAGICIAN.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

not any; not one

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

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

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

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

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

up to a particular time

From this reading She enlisted the services of Halima, and spent the remainder of the day in searching for him, until at last she felt herself driven to the conviction that he must have been confined by the orders of Alvez himself; for what reason she could not divine, as Benedict had undoubtedly been included in the number of prisoners to be delivered to Mr. Weldon for the stipulated ransom.

out of your own free will

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

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From this reading On finding that Cousin Benedict did not return to his quarters at the proper hour, Mrs. Weldon began to feel uneasy.

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

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

at the time that

From this reading But the rage of the trader when he heard of the escape of the captive was an ample proof that he had had no hand in his disappearance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.

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

From this reading She could not imagine what had become of him; his tin box with its contents were safe in his hut, and even if a chance of escape had been offered him, she knew that nothing would have induced him voluntarily to abandon his treasures.