Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

later than; following

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

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From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

the act of departing

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

increase twofold

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

in or to another place

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading As for Count Victor, his feelings were mingled.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for Count Victor, his feelings were mingled.

a person of French nationality

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

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

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

immediately past

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

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

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

powerfully or vigorously

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading As for Count Victor, his feelings were mingled.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

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From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

do away with

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

an event that repeats

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

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From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

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

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading After last evening's uproar, plain decency demanded that Jonah should obviate a repetition by removing himself elsewhere.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Count Victor said _Au revoir_ to Doom Castle that afternoon.

past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

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

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

which person or people

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mungo had rowed him down by boat to the harbour and left him with his valise at the inn, pleased mightily that his cares as garrison were to be relieved by the departure of one who so much attracted the unpleasant attention of nocturnal foes, and returned home with the easiest mind he had enjoyed since the fateful day the Frenchman waded to the rock.

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

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had left Doom from a double sense of duty, and yet had he been another man he would have bided for love.