Chapter III

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

cause great unhappiness for; distress

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

later than; following

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

(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 Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

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

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It would not change matters.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

communicated in words

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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From this reading LADY GLENARVAN'S PROPOSAL.

let have

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would not change matters.

and nothing more

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY GLENARVAN'S PROPOSAL.

the literary culture

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It would not change matters.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading LADY GLENARVAN'S PROPOSAL.

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

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

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

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

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

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Why afflict these poor children with their father's situation, and check the hopes they had just conceived?

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading During this conversation, Lady Helena had not spoken of the fears expressed in her husband's letters concerning the reception of his petition by the London officials; nor was a word said in regard to the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Lady Helena was, therefore, silent on this point, and, after satisfying all Miss Grant's inquiries, she questioned her concerning her life, and situation in the world in which she seemed to be the sole protectress of her brother.

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

From this reading It would not change matters.