Chapter V

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

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Despite the dust and gloom and air of decay, the library was intact.

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

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

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

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Despite the dust and gloom and air of decay, the library was intact.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the dust and gloom and air of decay, the library was intact.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

remove the dust from

From this reading Despite the dust and gloom and air of decay, the library was intact.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

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From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Despite the dust and gloom and air of decay, the library was intact.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

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

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

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

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

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

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

From this reading Despite the dust and gloom and air of decay, the library was intact.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Despite the dust and gloom and air of decay, the library was intact.

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 THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

express in words

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

an educational institution

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

get by special effort

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

not in physical motion

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.

a quantity of money

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

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

From this reading Fielden had learnt much in the hard school of adversity, and he began to realize that he had about him the means to secure a considerable sum of money.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Fielden was surprised at this, for he had frequently heard his father say that the books were valuable.

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

From this reading Despite the dust and gloom and air of decay, the library was intact.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

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

From this reading THE SHADOW OF DOUBT There were many things in the place which Fielden had forgotten.

during the time that

From this reading Here were boxes of cigars and cigarettes, while cards still lay scattered about and the glasses had not been removed.