Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

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

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

react verbally

From this reading THE DOCTOR'S ANSWER.

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

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

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

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

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From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

true confidential information

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading THE DOCTOR'S ANSWER.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

the act of enclosing something inside something else

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

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From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

the act of giving

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

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

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

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

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

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

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

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

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

for the most time

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

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

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

not any; not one

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

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

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

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

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

record on photographic film

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

with speed

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

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

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

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

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Peacocke on that day received a letter from San Francisco, giving her all the details of the evidence that her husband had obtained, and enclosing a copy of the photograph.

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

From this reading THE DOCTOR'S ANSWER.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

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

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

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

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

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

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN the Monday came there was much to be done and to be thought of at Bowick.

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

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

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

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There was now no reason why she should not become the true and honest wife of the man whom she had all along regarded as her husband in the sight of God.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

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

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The writer declared that he would so quickly follow his letter that he might be expected home within a week, or, at the longest, ten days, from the date at which she would receive it.