perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is this your notable scheme!” asked the knight, scornfully.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “As circumstances shall dictate, Sir Rowland,” returned Jonathan.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
dictateverbUS /dɪkˈteɪt/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading “As circumstances shall dictate, Sir Rowland,” returned Jonathan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
Giles's
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From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
How
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From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
I'll
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From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading “As circumstances shall dictate, Sir Rowland,” returned Jonathan.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading “Is this your notable scheme!” asked the knight, scornfully.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “Is this your notable scheme!” asked the knight, scornfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “As circumstances shall dictate, Sir Rowland,” returned Jonathan.
round-house
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From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
Rowland
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From this reading “As circumstances shall dictate, Sir Rowland,” returned Jonathan.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “Is this your notable scheme!” asked the knight, scornfully.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading “Is this your notable scheme!” asked the knight, scornfully.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “As circumstances shall dictate, Sir Rowland,” returned Jonathan.
term of address for a man
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
in the near future
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
St
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From this reading If not, I'll convey him to St. Giles's round-house on my own responsibility.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
carry out
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Is this your notable scheme!” asked the knight, scornfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
Trenchard
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From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Something is sure to arise in the course of the investigation, of which I can take advantage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you mean to act, Sir?” inquired Trenchard, as soon as they were left alone.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is this your notable scheme!” asked the knight, scornfully.
