Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

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

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

past form of “deluge” — fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

give a description of

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

plural of “exhortation” — a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But Clayton, with more presence of mind, held his hand, and rang for water.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But Clayton, with more presence of mind, held his hand, and rang for water.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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 It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

a room where books are kept

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But Clayton, with more presence of mind, held his hand, and rang for water.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But Clayton, with more presence of mind, held his hand, and rang for water.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

flowing profusely

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But Clayton, with more presence of mind, held his hand, and rang for water.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE PURPOSE.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading But Clayton, with more presence of mind, held his hand, and rang for water.

return to an original state

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

only a very short time before

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading THE PURPOSE.

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

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

male cat

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

precisely as stated

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

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

From this reading Tom Gordon was for a few moments stunned by the violence of his fall, and Clayton and Mr. Jekyl at first did not know but he had sustained some serious injury; and the latter, in his confusion, came very near attempting his recovery, by pouring in his face the contents of the large inkstand.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading But Clayton, with more presence of mind, held his hand, and rang for water.

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

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Certainly, quite as appropriate a method, under the circumstances, as the exhortations with which he had deluged Harry.

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

From this reading It would be scarcely possible to describe the scene which Harry left in the library.