Chapter X

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER--(CONTINUED).

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

later than; following

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

disposed to please

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

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

From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER--(CONTINUED).

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER--(CONTINUED).

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

without stop or interruption

From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER--(CONTINUED).

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

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

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

your usual mood

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

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

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER--(CONTINUED).

moving with great haste

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER--(CONTINUED).

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

the ancient Gaelic formerly spoken on the Isle of Man; the language is sometimes used on ceremonial occasions

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

a particular point in time

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER--(CONTINUED).

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

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From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

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

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER--(CONTINUED).

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The intrusion of an unexpected voice--which at the moment he did not recognise--upon his thoughts awoke him to a sense of danger.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

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

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Richard Manx, as a man of gallantry, was generally ready for any adventure with the fair sex which offered itself, but on the present occasion, despite his disposition to be amiable, he shrank within himself at being thus suddenly accosted.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He therefore walked on without replying, shaking the woman's hand from his arm; but was almost immediately brought to a standstill by the sound of the woman's steps hurrying after him.