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 The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

later than; following

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

(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 CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

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

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

the trait of extreme cruelty

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

be in contradiction with

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

the act of departing

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

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From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

divisible by two

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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

From this reading The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

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

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

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

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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 CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

held or filled or in use

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

the person in charge of a post office

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

on the contrary

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

adjust anew

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

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

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

move an implement through

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

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

From this reading The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

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

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

extremely

From this reading The Doctor was a tremendously loyal Briton and these disastrous days were hard on his temper.

possessive form of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

hard to endure

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading CALLED TO THE COLOURS For some time after the first stir of Burke's and Trooper's departure, the war occupied all minds.

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

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

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

From this reading The first shock of German brutality was shaking civilisation, and people were trying to readjust themselves to living back in the days of barbarity.

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

From this reading Mr. Holmes was compelled each day to contradict the prophecies he had made the day before until he became quite discouraged, and the groups that met every day at the store to wait for the daily papers which the Doctor and Mr. Sinclair took, began to have their long-established faith in his opinions rather disturbed.

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

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading For even if the Germans had not succeeded in persuading the postmaster that he was wrong Dr. McGarry would have done so.