Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A CONSCIENTIOUS MAN'S CONSCIENCE.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

later than; following

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

(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 A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

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

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

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

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading A CONSCIENTIOUS MAN'S CONSCIENCE.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading A CONSCIENTIOUS MAN'S CONSCIENCE.

social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)

From this reading Even to himself, his dealings with the man were a delicate subject.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Even to himself, his dealings with the man were a delicate subject.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

divisible by two

From this reading Even to himself, his dealings with the man were a delicate subject.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

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

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

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From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

given to inquiry

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

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From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading Even to himself, his dealings with the man were a delicate subject.

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

From this reading A CONSCIENTIOUS MAN'S CONSCIENCE.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

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From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

an event that happens

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

above and across; more than

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

on the contrary

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Even to himself, his dealings with the man were a delicate subject.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

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

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.

precisely as stated

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Even to himself, his dealings with the man were a delicate subject.

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

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

which person or people

From this reading A very few hours after its occurrence, the scene at the flower-show was regretted by all who took part in it.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Medland realised the foolishness of his indiscretion and want of temper; Benham was afraid that he might have set inquiring minds on the track of game which he wished to hunt down for himself; Kilshaw was annoyed at having been forced into such an open display of his relations with and his influence over Benham.

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

From this reading Almost every one has one or two matters which he would rather not discuss with his own conscience; and his bargain with Benham was one of these tabooed topics to Kilshaw.