Chapter V · Chapter 5

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

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

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

any thing at all

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.

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

From this reading What was to be done?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was the glass manufacturer, Hammond; but he was not in the city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading This was the glass manufacturer, Hammond; but he was not in the city.

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

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading What was to be done?

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

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From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading This was the glass manufacturer, Hammond; but he was not in the city.

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From this reading This was the glass manufacturer, Hammond; but he was not in the city.

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

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

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

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

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

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading This was the glass manufacturer, Hammond; but he was not in the city.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

according to the clock

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

and nothing more

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

by chance

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.

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

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

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

From this reading This was the glass manufacturer, Hammond; but he was not in the city.

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

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

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

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was to be done?

which person or people

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

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

From this reading Gerhardt was in despair; he did not know any one to whom he could appeal between the hours of two and nine o’clock in the morning.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He could think of only one friend who was able, or possibly willing to do anything.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went back to talk with his wife, and then to his post of duty.