Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

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

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

(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 In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

a quantity of money

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

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

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

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

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

the formal act of approving

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

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From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

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From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

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From this reading Erastus had heard right.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

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From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

a person of French nationality

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

a young female

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

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

From this reading Erastus had heard right.

the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

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

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Erastus had heard right.

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

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

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

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

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From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

immediately past

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

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

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

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From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

free from harm or evil

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Erastus had heard right.

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

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

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

From this reading The knocking, boring and hammering betokened an attempt at a rescue.

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

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

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

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading This last argument had forced from the brave little Frenchwoman a certain amount of approval, though she refused to aid in any undertaking which might as easily damage as advantage Erastus.

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

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

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

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of all Frau Belier's remonstrances Felix had insisted that he must at least provide Erastus with the chance of escaping.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.

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

From this reading Even if the Counsellor declined his proposition, he would have shown Klytia that he was a true friend even in the hour of need, and the consolation which the poor girl might derive from that was worthy of any danger or exertion on his part.