Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

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

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

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

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

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

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

brought together in one place

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

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

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

move gently or carefully

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

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From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

to or in any or all places

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

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

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

depressingly dark

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

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

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

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

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

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

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

immediately past

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

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

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

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

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

-ing form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

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From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

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From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

in a strange manner

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

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

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

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From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

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

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE DESERTED HUSBAND Richard had been very successful in St. Louis.

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

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

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

From this reading The business which took him there had been more than satisfactorily arranged.

a Caucasian

From this reading Do what he might, he could not forget the white, stony face which had looked at him so strangely in the gray morning, nor shut out the icy tones in which Ethie had last spoken to him.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.

showing curiosity

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading But Richard was ill at ease, and his face wore a sad, gloomy expression, which many remarked, wondering what could be the nature of the care so evidently preying upon him.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading He had collected a thousand-dollar debt he never expected to get, and had been everywhere treated with the utmost deference and consideration, as a man whose worth was known and appreciated.