Chapter XX

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

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

acted upon; influenced

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

later than; following

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

(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 He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

move towards

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

an old word for “between”

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

apart from; not including

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

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

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

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

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

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

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

a quantity that is added

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

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From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

communication between individuals

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

plural of “interrogation” — a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

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From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

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 BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

not any; not one

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

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

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

and nothing more

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

a human being

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

one of four equal parts

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

move stealthily

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

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

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He was, therefore, deprived of all chance of becoming acquainted with the extraordinary events that had led to his present respite from death.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

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

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

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

From this reading BUTLER'S DIFFICULTIES INCREASE.--INNIS FINDS OCCASION TO THINK OF THE ADAGE--"THERE'S MANY A SLIP BETWIXT THE CUP AND THE LIP."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

the act of testing something

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In the interrogations that had, during the first moments of excitement, been put to him, in regard to the letter, he was not told its import; from what quarter it had come; nor how it affected his fate.

at the time that

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

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

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.

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

From this reading When Arthur Butler was conducted back to his place of confinement, after his trial, orders were given that no one should be allowed to approach him, except the officer to whom was intrusted his safe custody.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The intercourse of this person with him was short; and concerned only with the scant accommodation which his condition required.