Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

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

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

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

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading To whom could he venture to communicate the knowledge he had obtained of the commander's character?

a person who is in charge

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

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From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading To whom could he venture to communicate the knowledge he had obtained of the commander's character?

transmit information

From this reading To whom could he venture to communicate the knowledge he had obtained of the commander's character?

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

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

From this reading To whom could he venture to communicate the knowledge he had obtained of the commander's character?

past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

come together

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

communicated in words

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

many times at short intervals

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

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

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

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

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

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

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

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

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading To whom could he venture to communicate the knowledge he had obtained of the commander's character?

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

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

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

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading To whom could he venture to communicate the knowledge he had obtained of the commander's character?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

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

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

the possibility of future success

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again

From this reading The conversation he had overheard at the inn frequently recurred to him, and considerably damped his ardour.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nigel had expressed his thoughts more plainly than he had intended, and he regretted immediately afterwards having said so much.

propel through the air

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading To whom could he venture to communicate the knowledge he had obtained of the commander's character?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

which person or people

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?

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

From this reading To whom could he venture to communicate the knowledge he had obtained of the commander's character?

in a willing manner

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

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

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I would not willingly throw a dark shade across the prospect you contemplate," he answered, "but we should be prepared for disappointment, and I believe few on board have thought sufficiently of the difficulties and dangers we shall have to encounter."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Who would, indeed, believe the young foreigner thus bringing so serious an accusation against the officer selected by Coligny himself, and of considerable renown as a naval chief?