used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCIUS HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSONAGE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LUCIUS HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSONAGE.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
Davoren
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From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
having made preparations
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
divisible by two
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading LUCIUS HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSONAGE.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
in a free manner
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUCIUS HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSONAGE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading LUCIUS HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSONAGE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
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 After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
Lucille
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From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
LUCIUS
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From this reading LUCIUS HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSONAGE.
engage in
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
not able to be found
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
come into possession of
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
PERSONAGEnoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading LUCIUS HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSONAGE.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
Sivewright's
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From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
a male human offspring
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
express in speech
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
not in physical motion
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
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 After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
confined on all sides
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
a special situation
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is one thing for a man to make a rash promise, but another thing for him to keep it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had seemed a great point to get the old man to speak freely of his lost son; but even with this new light thrown upon the business, an Egyptian darkness still surrounded the figure of the missing man.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
at the time that
From this reading After contemplating the question from every possible point of view, Lucius Davoren was disposed to think that he had pledged himself to the performance of something that was more impossible than astronomical or geographical discovery, when he promised to find Lucille Sivewright’s father, or, failing that, obtain for her at least the story of his fate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A man in love will pledge himself to any enterprise—to any adventure—even to the discovery of a new planet or a new continent, should his mistress demand as much.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LUCIUS HAS AN INTERVIEW WITH A FAMOUS PERSONAGE.
