Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

later than; following

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

anew

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

(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 After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

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

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

eagerly desirous

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

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

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

have

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

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From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

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From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

take exception to

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

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

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

divisible by two

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

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

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

with official authorization

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

coins made of gold

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

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

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

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

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

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

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

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

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

set down according to a plan

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

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

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

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

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

and nothing more

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

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

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

the property of making no sound

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

on the contrary

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

tending to impart new life and vigor to

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

express the need or desire for

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

in the near future

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

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

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

precisely as stated

From this reading He listened with cold patience, but I did not like his very quietness, and, though I believe that he sincerely regretted Ormond's death, I fancied that he was looking more hopeful.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

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

From this reading THE TRIAL Geoffrey Ormond was duly laid to rest in Canadian soil, and it was long before the disastrous expedition was mentioned among us.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

at the time that

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

in or at the place that

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

which person or people

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was anxious to return to Fairmead, so that as soon as decency permitted I called on Colonel Carrington, and though I longed to challenge what he had said to Calvert, I contented myself with formally renewing my previous request.

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

From this reading After all, its painful record was not an unusual one, for even to-day, when wagon roads have been driven into the mountain-walled forests where only the bear and wood-deer roamed before, all who go out on the gold trail do not come home.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am afraid that you are again asking too much, and your request is characterized rather by assurance than by common sense," he said.