Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

in actual fact

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

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

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

take into custody

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

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

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

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

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

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

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

a man of refinement

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

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

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

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

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

the act of departing

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

engage in

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

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

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

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

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

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

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As may be imagined Hall was startled on being informed that he was under arrest, and relieved on learning the cause.

up to a particular time

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He waited, however, until Hall was about to board the boat, before using it, to make sure that that gentleman actually intended to quit the country.

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading Suddenly the duel flashed across his brain, and before Hall arose in the morning he had by means of messengers obtained a warrant from a Dover magistrate.

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

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A brilliant idea had occurred to Blount as he was on his way to Dover.

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

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading He had really nothing, as he had told Carden, in the matter he was prosecuting, on which to prevent Hall from leaving England, and on the way down he worried considerably as to how he could keep his man from getting on foreign soil.