Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

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

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

for the reason that

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

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

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

approval

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

a social unit living together

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

yet to be or coming

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

a young female

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

an instinctive motive

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

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

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

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

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

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From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

engage in

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

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From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

not any; not one

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

having great influence

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

become active

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

a special situation

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

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

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

at the time that

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

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

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Through him, the helplessness of a little girl won for an almost hopeless cause the aid of a great newspaper, than which there is no influence more potent.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A HOSPITAL REUNION When Ninian Sharp sat down to smoke a cigar at the window of his club it was with no idea that he was then and there to begin a bit of detective work which should make him famous.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It took but one hearing of Jessica's story to rouse his interest and to convince him that here was a "good thing if it could be well worked up."

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

From this reading It promised a "sensation" that would result in benefit to his paper, to himself, and--for his credit be it said--to the family of the dead philanthropist.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading For, though this is anticipating, that was the reward which the future held for him because of his yielding to a kindly impulse.